👉 The term "untestate" refers to a person who has not been legally recognized as an heir or subject of a will, which means that they have no legal rights in relation to their deceased relative's estate. In many jurisdictions, this can occur due to various reasons such as incapacity, death, or failure to make a will. Untestate individuals may be considered as the next of kin of the decedent and are entitled to inherit from the deceased's estate under certain circumstances,