{"id":10621,"date":"2023-10-16T22:32:21","date_gmt":"2023-10-16T11:32:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chuatan.com.au\/?p=10621"},"modified":"2023-10-20T12:18:19","modified_gmt":"2023-10-20T01:18:19","slug":"consequences-of-dying-intestate-in-australia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chuatan.com.au\/en\/10621\/","title":{"rendered":"Consequences of dying intestate in Australia\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"10621\" class=\"elementor elementor-10621\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1102e08 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1102e08\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31057f0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"31057f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Consequences of dying intestate in Australia \n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f570340 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f570340\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cea0d86 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cea0d86\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the consequences of dying intestate in Australia?\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Australia, when a person dies without a clear and valid will, the law dictates how their assets are distributed. This situation is known as \"intestate death\". Unfortunately, the distribution of assets in cases of intestate death does not take into account the personal preferences or particular circumstances of the deceased.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guide to Distribution of Estates on Intestate Death\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Normally, the nearest relative of the deceased person, such as a spouse, domestic partner or child, is required to apply to the Supreme Court for a Letter of Authority for the Administration of the Estate. If the deceased had a partner, the partner will inherit all of the estate. However, if the deceased had children with other partners, the children of the other partners, in addition to the current partner, may receive a share of the estate, provided the value of the estate is more than $500,000 after deducting all outstanding payments and funeral expenses.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the deceased had multiple partners, the distribution of this estate can be even more complicated.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are children, but no partner: in this case, the inheritance is distributed evenly among the children.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No partner or children: the estate is distributed in a specific order, starting with parents, then siblings, followed by grandparents, then aunts and uncles and finally cousins. The Government inherits only if there are no surviving relatives.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">De facto marriage partner: A de facto relationship indicates an unmarried couple living in a marriage-like relationship. This definition applies to both same-sex and opposite-sex couples. De facto partners must have cohabited for at least two years, have a child together, or formally register their relationship in order to inherit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is important to consult with a legal professional when considering estate planning or thinking you may be entitled to someone's assets. A valid will can ensure that assets are distributed according to your wishes. With over thirty years of experience in writing wills, Chua, Hing Wai &amp; Associates can help draft a valid will, please<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/chuatan.com.au\/%e9%81%97%e5%98%b1\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">click here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn more, or<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/chuatan.com.au\/%e8%81%94%e7%b3%bb%e6%88%91%e4%bb%ac\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact Us<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Office. 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