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Probates (Re-sealing) Act.

Ministry of Justice, Nigeria

This is an Act to make provisions for the re-sealing of probates and letters of administration issued and sealed in the High Court of a state by the High Court of another state and to make similar provisions relating to commonwealth countries. It provides for the re-sealing of probates and letters of administration granted in commonwealth countries and a state of Nigeria. The act defines conditions to be fulfilled before re-sealing and effects of re-sealing.

Process Flow

National Assembly ⬤

Office of the President ⬤

Contacts

Approver

Ahmad Lawan

Senate President

National Assembly

Approver

Muhammadu Buhari

President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria

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Probates (Re-sealing) Act. Current Version

January 2022

This is an Act to make provisions for the re-sealing of probates and letters of administration issued and sealed in the High Court of a state by the High Court of another state and to make similar provisions relating to commonwealth countries. It provides for the re-sealing of probates and letters of administration granted in commonwealth countries and a state of Nigeria. The act defines conditions to be fulfilled before re-sealing and effects of re-sealing.

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