Succession Act 1965.
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Type of law
Legislation
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Date of latest amendment
Abstract
This Act is aimed to reform the law relating to succession to the property of deceased persons and, in particular, the devolution, administration, testamentary disposition and distribution on intestacy of such property (including land and agricultural land), and to provide for related matters. The text is divided into twelve main parts as follows: Part I-Preliminary and general; Part II- Devolution of real and personal estate on death; Part III- Executors and administrators; Part IV-Grants of representation; Part V-Administration of assets; Part VI- Distribution on intestacy; Part VII-Wills; Part VIII-Conflict of laws relating to testamentary dispositions; Part IX- Legal right of testator's spouse and provision for children; Part X-Unworthiness to succeed and disinheritance; Part XI- Limitation of actions; and Part XII-Provisions relating to probate office and district probate registries.
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Notes
This Revised Act is an administrative consolidation of the Succession Act 1965. It is prepared by the Law Reform Commission in accordance with its function under the Law Reform Commission Act 1975.
Repealed
No
Publication reference
Official Gazette 27/1965
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No