Where the inheritance is distributed by way of legacies only, the most benefited shall be the head of the family; and if all circumstances are equal, the eldest shall have priority.
Section 254: Head of the family when there are only legacies
The Goa Succession, Special Notaries and Inventory Proceeding Act, 2012State Act of Goa · Act 23 of 2016
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Goa Succession, Special Notaries and Inventory Proceeding Act, 2012 |
|---|---|
| Section | 254 |
| Marginal note | Head of the family when there are only legacies |
| Jurisdiction | State of Goa |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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