Definition of INTESTATE
(adjective): a person who dies without leaving a valid will; where it is used with respect to particular property, a person who dies without effectively disposing of that property by will; when used as an adjective, to property not effectively disposed of by will (SCPA § 103 [28])
Plain English Translation: A person who dies without leaving a valid last will, or property that is not controlled by a last will. An estate litigation attorney can help families resolve disputes and manage estate distribution when someone dies intestate in New York.
Example: Bob recently passed away. His family discovered that he never made a will. Bob died intestate.
