\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.

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