Blended Family Asset Distribution

Summary

In New South Wales, if a couple dies without a valid will, intestacy laws apply. Assets are distributed equally among biological children. In blended families, each child from previous relationships receives an equal share of their respective parents estate. If there is a surviving spouse, they receive the first portion of the estate.

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There is no valid will
In New South Wales, if there's no valid will, the intestacy rules apply. Typically:
- The spouse receives the first portion of the estate.
- Remaining assets are divided among biological children.
- Each child gets an equal share.
To better guide you, could you specify if there are any jointly owned assets or any surviving spouse?
How are assets distributed under intestacy laws in New South Wales if there is a blended family with children from previous relationships?
In New South Wales, under intestacy laws, if there's no surviving spouse and no valid will, assets are distributed equally among the deceased's biological children. In a blended family, each child from previous relationships would typically receive an equal share of their respective parent's estate.