intestacy
n. the condition of having died without a valid will. In such a case if the dead party has property it will be distributed according to statutes, primarily by the law of descent and distribution and others dealing with marital property and community ...

intestate
adj. referring to a situation where a person dies without leaving a valid will. This usually is voiced as "he died intestate," "intestate estate," or "intestate succession." See also: intestacy intestate succession.

intestate
A term used when a person dies without a valid Will, so that his or her Estate passes to heirs based on the laws of descent and distribution of his or her state.

intestate succession
The statutory schedule that determines who shall receive the proceeds of a person’s estate when that person dies without a Will.

intestate succession
n. the distribution when a person dies without leaving a valid will and the spouse and heirs will take (receive the possessions) by the laws of descent and distribution and marital rights in the estate which may apply to a surviving spouse.

intoxication
n. 1) the condition of being drunk as the result of drinking alcoholic beverages and/or use of narcotics. In the eyes of the law this definition may differ depending on the situation to which it is applied.

intrinsic fraud
n. an intentionally false representation (lie) which is part of the fraud and can be considered in determining general and punitive damages. This is distinguished from extrinsic fraud (collateral fraud) which was a deceptive means to keeping one from ...