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Administration of Estates Act, 1965.

Country/Territory
South Africa
Document type
Legislation
Date
1965 (2009)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to the liquidation and distribution of the estates of deceased persons, the administration of the property of minors and persons under curatorship, and of derelict estates; to regulate the rights of beneficiaries under mutual wills made by any two or more persons; to amend the Mental Disorders Act, 1916; and to provide for incidental matters.
Subject
Land & soil
Keyword
Inheritance Land tenure Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Transfer
Geographical area
Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa
Abstract

This Act regulates the (grant of) administration of real and personal estates of deceased persons, minors and persons under curatorship and of derelict estates. The Act also places restrictions of the disposal of such estates and provides for registration of documents and the handling of disputed claims. The Minister shall appoint Masters, Deputy Masters and Assistant Masters for purposes of grant of letters of administration.

Full text
English

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Government Notice 1318 of 2003 made under the Administration of Estates Act, 1965.

Legislation | South Africa | 2003

Keyword: Inheritance, Land tenure, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Transfer

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulations promulgated under section 103 of the Administration of Estates Act, 1965.

Legislation | South Africa | 1972 (2001)

Keyword: Inheritance, Land tenure, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Transfer

Source: FAO, FAOLEX