Section 22
Retention of estate pending ultimate distribution
of Administration of Estates Ordinance, 1933
State OrdinanceIn forceProvision 22 of 34
Section 22
If, owing to the terms of the will, the minority or unsoundness of mind of any heir or beneficiary, or for any other cause, the executor or administrator is unable to transfer the property or any portion thereof to the heirs or beneficiaries or any of them, he shall retain such property until—
(a)
a trustee is appointed by a Court of competent jurisdiction to hold the property in trust;
(b)
the beneficiaries or heirs attain majority or otherwise become legally capable of possessing the property.
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