Intestacy
/ɪnˈtestəsi/
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Pro Tip 1/3Legal Consequences
Understand that intestacy triggers a legal process where laws decide who inherits the estate. 
Because he died intestate, government rules determined his heirs.
Pro Tip 2/3Unexpected Situations
Often associated with sudden deaths where the deceased did not plan their estate. 
Her untimely accident led to intestacy, causing family disputes over her assets.
Pro Tip 3/3Heir Uncertainty
Intestacy can cause uncertainty among potential heirs about their entitlements. 
The siblings faced intestacy with no idea who would inherit the family home.
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