Administration of Estates Act, 1965.
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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.
Implemented by: Regulations promulgated under section 103 of the Administration of Estates Act, 1965. (2001-10-12)
Implemented by: Government Notice 1318 of 2003 made under the Administration of Estates Act, 1965. (2003-09-19)
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