Administrator-General’s petition for grant of letters of administration
Section 18 of the Administrators-General Act, 1963 deals with administrator-General’s petition for grant of letters of administration. Whenever any Administrator-General applies for letters of administration in accordance with the provisions of this Act, it shall be sufficient if the petition required to be presented for the grant of such letters states,-- (i) the time and place of the death of the deceased to the best of the knowl The Act came into force on 01 Mar 1964.
Whenever any Administrator-General applies for letters of administration in accordance with the provisions of this Act, it shall be sufficient if the petition required to be presented for the grant of such letters states,--
(i) the time and place of the death of the deceased to the best of the knowledge and belief of the petitioner;
(ii) the names and addresses of the surviving next-of-kin of the deceased, if known;
(iii) the particulars and value of the assets likely to come into the hands of the petitioner;
(iv) particulars of the liabilities of the estate, if known.
Section 18, The Administrators-General Act, 1963 (Act 45 of 1963).
Questions about Section 18
What does Section 18 of the Administrators-General Act deal with?
Section 18 of the Administrators-General Act is headed "Administrator-General’s petition for grant of letters of administration". Whenever any Administrator-General applies for letters of administration in accordance with the provisions of this Act, it shall be sufficient if the petition required to be presented for the grant of such letters states,-- (i) the time and place of the death of the deceased to the best of the knowl
How do I find court cases under Section 18 of the Administrators-General Act?
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When did Section 18 of the Administrators-General Act come into force?
Section 18 of the Administrators-General Act, cited as Administrators-General Act 18, came into force on 01 Mar 1964, having been enacted on 11 Dec 1963. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 29. In what cases Administrator-General may grant certificate299 words
- 62. Power of State Government to make rules283 words
- 23. Distribution of assets248 words
- 11. Grant of probate or letters of administration to person appearing in the course of proceedings taken by Administrator-General230 words
- 9. Right of Administrator-General to apply for administration of estates225 words
- 10. Power of Administrator-General to collect and hold assets where immediate action is required210 words
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