Inheritance (Family Provision) Act 1971 · s 2

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s 2Interpretation

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires—

“annual income” means in relation to the net estate of a deceased person, the income that the net estate might be expected at the date of the order, when realised, to yield in a year;

“court” means the High Court;

“death duties” means estate duty and every other duty leviable or payable on death;

“Minister” means the Minister charged with responsibility for the administration of estates;