intestacy

Noun

Meaning

The state of being intestate, or of dying without having made a valid will.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

testamentary intestate testate intestate succession statutory intestate succession

Antonyms

testacy

Hypernyms

situation state of affairs

Anagrams

cystatine

Examples

If your father passes away without leaving a will, the law of intestacy will govern how his estate will be inherited. Source: Internet

One of the best reasons to get a will is because if you don't the rules of "intestacy" kick in when you die and the law dictates who gets what. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

intestability intestable intestableness intestate intestate succession intestinal