I. ə̇n.ˈteˌstā]t, -_stə̇], usu ]d.+V\ adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin intestatus, from in- in- (I) + testatus, past participle of testari to be a witness, make a will, from testis witness — more at testament
1. : having made no valid will
die intestate
2. : not bequeathed or devised : not disposed of by will
an intestate estate
the administration of intestate property
II. noun
( -s )
: one who dies intestate