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Executor

the execution of the last Will of a deceased person is, by the testator's appointment, confided. [The Indian Succession Act, 1925, s. 2 (c)] (11) It means an executor or administrator of the estate of a deceased person. [The

Will

testator with respect to his property which he desires to be carried into effect after his death. [Indian Succession Act, 1925 (39 of 1925), s. 2 (h)] The definition of 'will' in s. 2 (h) of the Indian Succession

Minor

has not completed the age of eighteen years; and 'minority' means the status of any such person. [Indian Succession Act, 1925 (39 of 1925), s. 2 (e)] It means a person who has completed the age of sixteen years

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Settlement

of 1947), s. 2(p)] Means an instrument (other than a will or codicil) as defined by the Indian Succession Act, 1925 where-by the destination or devolution of successive interests movable or immovable property is dis-posed of or is agreed … to an officer authorised in this behalf by the appropriate Government and the conciliation officer. [Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 (14 of 1947), s. 2(p)] Means an instrument (other than a will or codicil) as defined by the

Codicil

explaining, altering or adding to its dispositions, and shall be deemed to form part of the Will. [Indian Succession Act, 1925 (39 of 1925), s. 2 (b)]

District Judge

jurisdiction. [General Clauses Act, 1897, s. 3(17)] --Means the Judge of a principal civil court of original jurisdiction. [Succession Act, 1925 (39 of 1925), s. 2(bb)]

Demonstrative legacy

fund or stock out of which payment is to be made, the legacy is said to be demonstrative. [Succession Act, 1925 (39 of 1925), s. 150] A legacy of quantity is ordinarily a general legacy; but there are legacies

Gift made in contemplation of death

by gift made in contemplation of death, of any movable property which he could dispose of by bill. [Succession Act, 1925 (39 of 1925), s. 191]

Indian Christian

faith claims to be, of unmixed Asiatic descent and who professes any form of the Christian religion. [Indian Succession Act, 1925 (39 of 1925), s. 2 (d)]

Probate

of a court of competent jurisdiction with a grant of administration to the estate of the testator. [Indian Succession Act, 1925 (39 of 1925), s. 2 (f)] Official proof of a will. This is obtained by the executor in

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