How to Use intestacy in a Sentence
intestacy
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Without a valid will, your assets are distributed based on Texas intestacy laws, which set strict rules about who inherits what.
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Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Dec. 2025
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In practice, the remaining payments would most likely be handled in accordance to the probate and intestacy laws of a claimant’s state.
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Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
12 Dec. 2025
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As the Ashmore Law Firm explains, intestacy laws follow rigid guidelines that may not reflect your wishes.
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Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Dec. 2025
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James did not leave a will, and so his money was divided between Fowell and his 28-year-old son, William Dinsdale, under intestacy rules.
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Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
9 Dec. 2025
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According to the Texas State Law Library, when someone dies without a will, their estate is divided under state intestacy laws outlined in the Texas Estates Code.
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Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Dec. 2025
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