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Administrator-General’s Act.

Country/Territory
Jamaica
Document type
Legislation
Date
1873 (2001)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Land & soil
Keyword
Inheritance Institution Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

This Act: makes provision for the appointment of the Administrator-General for Jamaica by the Governor-General; defines functions and powers of the Administrator-General and provides with respect to the functioning of the Administrator-General and relevant judicial and administrative procedures, especially in respect of the administration of estates. The Administrator-General shall apply for letters of administration relative to the estates of all persons who shall die intestate and without heirs.

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