In*tes"tate, n. (Law) A
person who dies without making a valid will.
Blackstone.
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.