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Public Trustee Act (Cap. 177).

Country/Territory
Bahamas
Document type
Legislation
Date
1970 (1974)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the appointment of a Public Trustee and for matters connected therewith.
Subject
Land & soil
Keyword
Institution Public land Land tenure Inheritance
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

This Act provides for the establishment of the office of Public Trustee as a corporation and appointment of a Public Trustee by the Governor-General and defines the powers and functions of the Public Trustee. The Act also provides rules for the acceptance and administration of trusts by the Public Trustee and the administration of small estates by persons appointed by the Public Trustee upon application.

Full text
English
Website
laws.bahamas.gov.bs

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Public Trustee Rules (Cap. 177).

Legislation | Bahamas | 1971

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Public Trustee (Fees) Order (Cap. 177).

Legislation | Bahamas | 1971

Keyword: Public land, Land tenure, Inheritance, Royalties/fees

Source: FAO, FAOLEX