Intestate Succession Act 81 of 1987

The Intestate Succession Act 81 of 1987 intends:

• to regulate anew the law relating to intestate succession; and
• to provide for matters connected therewith.

Amends

• General Law Further Amendment Act 93 of 1962
• Matrimonial Property Act 88 of 1984

Commencement

18 March 1988 (Gazette 11188 of 18 March 1988)

Amendments

• Amended by Judicial Matters Amendment Act 15 of 2023
• Amended by Reform of Customary Law of Succession and Regulation of Related Matters Act 11 of 2009
• Amended by Law of Succession Amendment Act 43 of 1992