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The Succession Act, 1925

( ACT NO. XXXIX OF 1925 )

Chapter XIII

OF BEQUESTS TO AN EXECUTOR

Legatee named as executor cannot take unless he shows intention to act as executor
141. If a legacy is bequeathed to a person who is named an executor of the will, he shall not take the legacy, unless he proves the will or otherwise manifests an intention to act as executor.
 
 
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A legacy is given to A, who is named an executor. A orders the funeral according to the directions contained in the will, and dies a few days after the testator, without having proved the will. A has manifested an intention to act as executor.

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