Intestacy Distribution Chart
New Zealand Administration Act 1969
Deceased
Spouse/Partner and Children?
Spouse/Partner Only
Both Present
Children Only
Spouse/Partner receives all
Spouse: Personal chattels
+ $155k + ⅓ remainder
Children share equally
Scenario 1: Spouse/Partner and Children
1/3
Spouse/Partner
+ Personal Chattels + $155k
2/3
Children
Divided equally
When the deceased is survived by both a spouse/partner and children:
- The spouse or partner receives all personal chattels
- The spouse or partner receives a statutory legacy of $155,000
- The spouse or partner receives one-third of the remaining estate
- The children share the remaining two-thirds equally between them
Scenario 2: Spouse/Partner and Parents (No Children)
2/3
Spouse/Partner
+ Personal Chattels + $155k
1/3
Parents
Divided equally
When the deceased is survived by a spouse/partner and parents, but no children:
- The spouse or partner receives all personal chattels
- The spouse or partner receives a statutory legacy of $155,000
- The spouse or partner receives two-thirds of the remaining estate
- The parents share the remaining one-third equally