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Without having made a valid will; without a will; as, to die intestate.

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Not devised or bequeathed; not disposed of by will; as, an intestate estate.

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If a person dies intestate, they died without making a will, or without fully disposing of their property by will. The administration of the estate is then governed by the provisions of the Administration of Estates Act 1925. Details of these provisions can be found in the Customer Guide to IHT.

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