32GInterpretation

#### 32G Interpretation 32G Interpretation > > (1) In this Part— > > > > de facto spouse, in relation to a person dying wholly or partly intestate, means someone who was a partner in a de facto relationship with the person. > > > > Note— > > > > “De facto relationship” is defined in section 21C of the [Interpretation Act 1987](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1987-015). > > > (2) Except where the contrary intention appears, a reference in this Part to the spouse of an intestate includes a reference to a person who, at the time of death of the intestate, was the de facto spouse of the intestate. > > **s 32G:** Ins 1984 No 159, Sch 1 (2). Subst 1999 No 4, Sch 2.25 \[1\]. Am 2009 No 29, Sch 2.5 \[1\]; 2010 No 19, Sch 3.82 \[1\] \[2\].