Small Estates (Distribution) Act 1955 · Updated to 15 Jul 2024 · Part I · Preliminary
2A. Appointment and powers of President of Estate Distribution
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Distribution Officers appointed under section 2C a President of Estate
President
“President” means the President of Estate Distribution appointed under subsection 2A(1);
Distribution.
The President shall have all such powers as may be necessary for or in connection with the exercise of his powers under this Act or which are reasonably incidental to such exercise.
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Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (2), the powers of the President shall include the power to determine the territorial jurisdiction of any Estate Distribution Officer to deal with the distribution and administration of any estate falls within the Act and to have direct control and supervision over all the Estate
Estate Distribution Officer
“Estate Distribution Officer” means an officer appointed under section 2C;
Distribution Officers appointed under this Act.