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Administration of Estates Act, 1965 (Act No. 66 of 1965)

Chapter II: Deceased Estates

36. Failure by executor to lodge account or to perform duties

 

1) If any executor fails to lodge any account with the Master as and when required by this Act, or to lodge any voucher or vouchers in support of such account or any entry therein in accordance with a provision of or a requirement imposed under this Act or to perform any other duty imposed upon him by this Act or to comply with any reasonable demand of the Master for information or proof required by him in connection with the liquidation or distribution of the estate, the Master or any person having an interest in the liquidation and distribution of the estate may, after giving the executor not less than one month's notice, apply to the Court for an order directing the executor to lodge such account or voucher or vouchers in support thereof or of any entry therein or to perform such duty or to comply with such demand.

 

2) The costs adjudged to the Master or to such person shall, unless otherwise ordered by the Court, be payable by the executor, de bonis propriis.

 

 


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