Succession, Probate and Administration Act (Cap 60).
An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to succession, probate and administration of estates of deceased persons.
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This Act provides rules relative to succession in case of death. The Act makes provision, among other things, for: court jurisdiction and powers; probate and administration of estates; Distribution of real and personal estate of intestate; and caveats. If an executor who has obtained probate, or an administrator with the will annexed, after request in writing neglects or refuses to: execute a transfer of land devised to a devisee such devisee may apply to court for an order upon such executor or administrator to comply with such request.
Implemented by: Succession, Probate and Administration Rules (Cap 60). (1985)
Amended by: Succession, Probate and Administration (Amendment) Decree (No. 40 of 2011). (2011-09-07)
