This Act makes provision with respect to matters of inheritance. It provides rules for the making and execution of wills and defines criteria for a will to be considered valid. A person may by will dispose of a contingent, executory or future interest in real property. Wills may be deposited with the Registrar of Probates and Administration.

This Act adopts for Norfolk island the Trustee Act 1925 of the State of New South Wales, as amended, subject to such modifications and adaptations as re prescribed. Judicial power or function as set out in the Trustee Act 1925 shall, in relation to Norfolk Island, be vested in and exercised by the Supreme Court. The Act grants regulation-making powers to the Administrator.

This Act makes provision for the subdivision of land under Part 5 of the Planning Act 2002 and related matters such as the making of subdivision plans and the registration of subdivisions. The Act sets out requirements for a subdivision development application in addition to the requirements set out in Division 1 of Part 5 of the Planning Act 2002. The Registrar of Titles shall not register a subdivision or amalgamation of land without a written notice from the Chief Executive Officer stating approval and fulfilment of other conditions. The Act also provides for review of decisions.