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Intestacy
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the condition of dying without a valid will, leaving the distribution of one's estate to be determined by the laws of intestate succession rather than specific instructions in a will
Grammatical Information
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Composition
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Uncountable
Plural form
intestacies
Examples
In the absence of a will, the deceased's estate will be subject to intestacy, and the distribution will follow legal guidelines.
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intestacy
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