Intestate
Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-002733
Describing a person who has died without leaving a valid will, or whose will does not cover all of their property. When someone dies intestate, their estate is distributed according to the laws of intestate succession in their jurisdiction. This status determines the legal process for asset distribution.
| Identifier | MLC-T-LAW-002733 |
|---|---|
| Field | Law |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "Describing a person who has died without leaving a valid will, or whose will does not cover all of their property. When someone dies intestate, their estate is distributed according to the laws of intestate succession in their jurisdiction. This status determines the legal process for asset distribution.",
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