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Administration of Estates Act, 1965.

Country/Territory
Namibia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1965
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Land & soil
Keyword
Inheritance Land tenure Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Transfer
Geographical area
Africa, 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
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References - Legislation

Amended by

Estates and Succession Amendment Act, 2005 (No. 15 of 2005).

Legislation | Namibia | 2005

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Administration of Estates (Amendment) Act, 2001 (No. 15 of 2001).

Legislation | Namibia | 2001

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX