1983 Ed.]
Non-Contentious Probate Rules
[CAP. 10
NON-CONTENTIOUS PROBATE RULES
V
A 3
[Subsidiary]
L.N. 113 71.
L.N. 104 72.
(Cap. 10, section 72)
L.N. 31 76.
L.N. 266 83.
L.N. 358 33.
[7 October 1971.]
L.N. 231/90
1. These rules may be cited as the Non-Contentious Probate Rules.
2. (1) The Interpretation and General Clauses Ordinance shall apply to the interpretation of these rules as it applies to the interpretation of an Ordinance.
(2) In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires-
"the Ordinance" means the Probate and Administration Ordinance;
"authorized officer" means any person who is for the time being authorized by the Chief Justice to administer any oath or to take any affidavit required for any purpose connected with his duties;
"gross value" in relation to any estate means the value of the estate without deduction for debts, incumbrances, funeral expenses, or estate duty;
"oath" means the oath required by rule 6 to be sworn by every applicant for a grant;
"personal applicant" means a person other than a trust corporation who seeks to obtain a grant without employing a solicitor, and "personal application" has a corresponding meaning;
Citation.
Interpretation. (Cap. 1)
(Cap. 10)
"union of concubinage" shall have the same meaning ascribed to it as is contained in the Intestates' Estates Ordinance;
"will" includes a nuncupative will or a will which is valid according to the provisions contained in the Wills Ordinance and any testamentary document or copy or reconstruction thereof.
(Cap. 73)
(Cap. 30)
(3) The forms referred to in the Schedule to these rules shall be prescribed forms and shall be adhered to with such variations or additions as circumstances may require.
3. (1) A person applying for a grant through a solicitor may apply at the Registry.
(2) Every solicitor through whom an application for a grant is made shall give the address of his place of business within the jurisdiction.
(3) No application for a grant shall be made by post.
4. (1) A personal applicant may apply for a grant at the Registry.
Schedule.
Applications for grants through solicitors. L.N. 266/83.
Personal applications.
1983 Ed.]
Non-Contentious Probate Rules
[CAP. 10
NON-CONTENTIOUS PROBATE RULES
V
A 3
[Subsidiary]
L.N. 113 71.
L.N. 104 72.
(Cap. 10. section 72)
L.N. 31 76.
L.N. 266 83.
L.N. 358 33.
[7 October 1971.]
LN 231/90
1. These rules may be cited as the Non-Contentious Probate Rules.
2. (1) The Interpretation and General Clauses Ordinance shall apply to the interpretation of these rules as it applies to the interpretation of an Ordinance.
(2) In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires-
"the Ordinance" means the Probate and Administration Ordinance;
"authorized officer" means any person who is for the time being authorized by the Chief Justice to administer any oath or to take any affidavit required for any purpose connected with his duties;
"gross value" in relation to any estate means the value of the estate without deduction for debts, incumbrances, funeral expenses, or estate duty;
"path" means the oath required by rule 6 to be sworn by every
applicant for a grant;
"personal applicant" means a person other than a trust corporation who seeks to obtain a grant without employing a solicitor, and "personal application" has a corresponding meaning;
Citation.
Interpretation. (Cap. 1)
(Cap. 10.)
"union of concubinage" shall have the same meaning ascribed to it
as is contained in the Intestates' Estates Ordinance;
"will" includes a nuncupative will or a will which is valid according to the provisions contained in the Wills Ordinance and any testamentary document or copy or reconstruction thereof.
(Cap. 73.)
(Cap. 30.)
(3) The forms referred to in the Schedule to these rules shall be prescribed forms and shall be adhered to with such variations or additions as circumstances may require.
3. (1) A person applying for a grant through a solicitor may apply at the Registry.
(2) Every solicitor through whom an application for a grant is made shall give the address of his place of business within the jurisdiction.
(3) No application for a grant shall be made by post.
4. (1) A personal applicant may apply for a grant at the Registry.
Schedule.
Applications for grants through solicitors. L.N. 266-83.
Personal applications.
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