intestate succession
- The distribution process of an individual's property who dies without a valid will, where the law dictates that the property is inherited by the nearest relatives in a specific order
- Since there was no valid will, my uncle's property was divided through intestate succession.
- Intestate succession laws ensured the decedent's property was given to his surviving spouse and children.
- Without a will to stipulate the distribution of assets, intestate succession became applicable.
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