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Intestacy

Refers to the estate of a person who has died owning property whose value is greater than the sum of the enforceable debts and funeral expenses without having made a valid Will. It may also apply where a valid Will has been made, but only applies to part of the estate with the part not covered by the Will becoming the intestate estate.
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