Jennifer Haslip

Testate refers to a person who has died and left a last will and testament, a document that specifies their wishes pertaining to the distribution of the assets of their estate following their death. In this case, the estate will be distributed according to the provisions of the will.
 

Intestate refers to a person who has died and did not leave a last will and testament. In this case, the administration of the estate will be handled by the court of jurisdiction and according to the laws of the state