intestacy
[in-tes-tuh-see]
- the state or fact of being intestate at death.
Origin of intestacy
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Historical Examples
All questions of testacy or intestacy belong to the judge of the domicile.
The Curiosities and Law of WillsJohn Proffatt
But after the time of Solon among the Athenians it was limited to cases of intestacy.
Ancient SocietyLewis Henry Morgan
The dead man's universal successor, however he became so, whether by Will or by Intestacy, was his Heir.
Ancient LawSir Henry James Sumner Maine
These “ground rents” are real estate, and, in cases of intestacy, go to the heir.
Copyright passes by bequest or on intestacy to the executors or administrators of the owner.
Word Origin and History for intestacy
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper