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Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act.

Country/Territory
Jamaica
Document type
Legislation
Date
1993 (1995)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Land & soil
Keyword
Inheritance Transfer Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

This Act makes provision with respect to inheritance proceedings. It sets out powers of court for the protection of heirs and inheritance in general. The Court may, upon application make various Orders affecting the inheritance of estates by will for the benefit of family and dependants of the deceased persons.

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English