Intestate and Testate

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Intestate

Intestate adjective - Having made no legally valid will before death or not disposed of by a legal will.
Usage example: intestate property
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Testate is an antonym for intestate.
Nearby Word: intestacy

Testate

Testate adjective - Having made a legally valid will before death.
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Intestate is an antonym for testate.
Nearby Words: testator, testa

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