In‐tes″tate (?), a. [L. intestatus; pref. in- not + testatus, p. p. of testari to make a will: cf. F. intestat. See Testament.]
1. Without having made a valid will; without a will; as, to die intestate. Blackstone.
Airy succeeders of intestate joys. Shak.
2. Not devised or bequeathed; not disposed of by will; as, an intestate estate.