Section 56 — Succession Act 2006 (NSW)

Chapter to bind Crown

(cf FPA 5)
This Chapter binds the Crown in right of New South Wales and, in so far as the legislative power of the Parliament of New South Wales permits, the Crown in all its other capacities.

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Related sections

s 53 — Failure to retain does not affect validity of will
s 54 — Persons entitled to inspect will of deceased person
s 55 — Interpretation
s 57 — Eligible persons
s 58 — When an application may be made
s 59 — When family provision order may be made

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