[1760–70; intest(ate) + -acy]This word is first recorded in the period 1760–70. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: genre, icing, lockup, sounding board, toggle
Examples of 'intestacy' in a sentence
intestacy
If not, intestacy rules will dictate who inherits and how much.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
If you don't make one, your assets will be dished out following intestacy laws.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Intestacy often leads to disputes, costly litigation and a legacy of emotional damage.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
It will, instead, be passed to his/her next of kin under intestacy rules.
Times, Sunday Times (2018)
Everything you own is then dealt with according to the laws of intestacy.
The Sun (2016)
If couples simply live together, there is no entitlement under the intestacy rules.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
If there is no will, intestacy rules apply.
Times, Sunday Times (2018)
Not one understood the consequences of intestacy.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
If you die without a will, your estate will be divided up according to intestacy rules, rather than your wishes.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Make a will to ensure your partner inherits, as cohabitees do not benefit automatically under the intestacy rules.