intestate

This removed land in intestate estates from the repercussions of primogeniture and stipulated a division along the same lines as chattels: one-third to the widow for her lifetime, ultimately to devolve to the children of the marriage; two-thirds equally divided among the children.

Gutenber-e Help Page 2005

Even before the passage of the Chattels Real Act, however, southern Avalon courts had tended to favor the distribution of real property in intestate estates as chattels real.

Gutenber-e Help Page 2005

Declaring that primogeniture and impartible inheritance were inappropriate for Newfoundland circumstances, the act provided that real property in intestate estates should be distributed, like personal property, as chattel interests.

Gutenber-e Help Page 2005

In the petition filed by Michael's parents to probate his estate, they claim he died "intestate" - without making a will.

The Bosh 2009

If your husband died intestate, that is, without a will, then a court will decide what you get and what your children, or his mother, will receive.

Illness doesn't mean relatives can rush to lay claim on house and avoid Medicaid Ilyce R. Glink 2010

If your husband died intestate, that is, without a will, then a court will decide what you get and what your children, or his mother, will receive.

Illness doesn't mean relatives can rush to lay claim on house and avoid Medicaid Ilyce R. Glink 2010

Even at the very end of the period, probably less than five percent of the persons who died in the typical county, in any one year, left wills that passed through probate.43 Even fewer of those who died intestate, that is, without wills, left estates that were formally administered.

A History of American Law Lawrence M. Friedman 1985

Even at the very end of the period, probably less than five percent of the persons who died in the typical county, in any one year, left wills that passed through probate.43 Even fewer of those who died intestate, that is, without wills, left estates that were formally administered.

A History of American Law Lawrence M. Friedman 1985

Even at the very end of the period, probably less than five percent of the persons who died in the typical county, in any one year, left wills that passed through probate.43 Even fewer of those who died intestate, that is, without wills, left estates that were formally administered.

A History of American Law Lawrence M. Friedman 1985

"With your parents dead intestate, that is, without leaving a will, and your nearest relative perfectly willing and able to assume guardianship, you cannot legally remain with-these people."

The Gates Of Sleep Lackey, Mercedes 2002