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Administration of assets where estate insolvent

Cap. 197, s. 39 · Revised Edition 2020

(1) Where the estate of a deceased person is insolvent, his real and personal estate shall be administered in accordance with the rules set out in Part I of Schedule II. (2) The right of retainer of a personal representative and his right to prefer creditors may be exercised in respect of all assets of the deceased, but the right of retainer shall only apply to debts owing to the personal representative in his own right whether solely or jointly with another person. (3) Subject as aforesaid, nothing in this Act affects the right of retainer of a personal representative, or his right to prefer creditors. (4) Where the estate of a deceased person is solvent his real and personal estate shall, subject to rules of court and the provisions hereinafter contained as to charges on property of the deceased, and to the provisions, if any, contained in his will, be applicable towards the discharge of the funeral, testamentary Administration of Estates Act 37 and administration expenses, debts and liabilities payable there out in the order mentioned in Part II of Schedule II. Schedule II. Part II.
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