Intestate Succession
/ɪnˈtɛsteɪt səˈsɛʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal process by which a deceased person's estate is distributed according to statutory rules when there is no valid will.
The court applied intestate succession to allocate the deceased's property among the heirs.
Forms
- intestate successions
Related terms
Commentary
Draft statutes on intestate succession often specify a hierarchy of heirs and distinct shares to streamline distribution and minimize disputes.
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