Intestate

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.