This Act amends the Wills Act, 1837 with regard to the form of a will, the extension of the application of provisions of the principal to existing wills and the interpretation of “will”.
Amends: Wills Act, 1837 (CAP. 26). (1837-07-03)
This United Kingdom Act, applicable to Tuvalu, regulates matters relative to wills and inheritance of estates of deceased persons. It defines the right to dispose of property by will and defines procedures of and restrictions on inheritance with special regard to customary freeholds and copyholds.
Amended by: Wills Amendment Act 1852 (Cap. 24). (1852-06-17)
This Ordinance concerns probate of will of a deceased person and the administration of deceased persons granted to an administrator by or without a will. Assets and liabilities of a deceased person shall be determined by the Supreme Court. The Court shall notify executors on probate of will and shall issue probate or letters of administration in accordance with provisions of this Ordinance. Unclaimed estate shall become property of the Crown. The Ordinance also provides for the division of intestate estates.
This Ordinance sets out the conditions for the making of a valid will, determines who may make a valid will, defines the procedures of the drawing up of a will and related acts and contains provisions as to the execution of wills.
This Ordinance makes provision for the establishment of the Land Commission, defines its functions and powers and provides for the allocation of land by the Land Commission to residents and former residents of Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie and Oeno Islands and the imposition of an annual land tax.The Lands Commission shall identify, mark and register all usable land on Pitcairn Island.
This Ordinance provides for the constitution of the Lands Court, defines its jurisdiction, functions and duties and provides with respect to the Land Register and other matters such as offences and regulation-making powers of the Governor.The Lands Court shall, among other things: exercise supervisory jurisdiction over all lands on Pitcairn Island; cause land to be demarcated and a Register of Lands to be kept; determine on applications for land allocation in accordance with this Ordinance and the Land Tenure Reform Ordinance; and hear disputes relative to ownership of land on Pitcairn Isla
This Act amends the Planning and Urban Management Act, 2004 so as to give new definitions of "Minister", "Ministry" and "Chief Executive Officer".
Amends: Planning and Urban Management Act 2004. (2007)
This Act imposes a tax on land to be paid annually by landowners or, in case of leased land and usufruct, by the tenant. Tax shall also be paid by owners of land registered in the register of native lands. Land shall be assessed for tax by the local government council within whose area of authority the land is situated. The method of assessment adopted by the council and the amount of tax imposed shall be approved by the Minister. The Act also provides for review and appeal and imposes fines for non-payment of tax.
This Act amends the Government Act (Cap. 3) by repealing sections 17(4), 20 and 25.It also provides that all subsidiary legislation made under the Principal Act and in force immediately before the coming into force of this Act, so far as it is consistent with the provisions of the Public Service Act 2002, shall continue in force as if made under that Act.
Amends: Government Act. (1988)
This Act amends the Unit Titles Act by deleting the Schedule thereto and substituting the Schedule attached to this Act. The Schedule specifies Islands to which this Act applies.
Amends: Unit Titles Act (No. 17 of 2005). (2005-10-14)
A través de nuestro sólido motor de búsqueda, puede explorar cualquier elemento de los más de 64.800 recursos rigurosamente seleccionados en la Biblioteca de la Tierra. Si desea obtener una visión general de lo que es posible, siéntase libre de examinar la Guía de búsqueda.
