LAW OF PROPERTY.
EQUALISATION AT HOME. RIGHTS OF TOE SEXES. Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. (Reed. 5.5 p.m.) LONDON, Jan. 1. Ono of tho most important changes in the new law of property operating to-day is tho extension and equalisation of tho positions of husband and wife. Primogeniture, or the eldest son's right to his father's freehold land, is abolished. The distinction between realty and personalty disappears all property descending in the same way. In the absence of a will, a widow or widower is equally treated and will receive all personal belongings, furniture, jewels, motor-cars, plus £IOOO. If there is any residue the widow or widower will receive half for life. The remainder will bo divided equally among the children. Many of tho former complications of intestacy disappear. If an heir as close as first cousin is undiscoverable, all the land in an intestate estate will go to the Crown. This will prevent the claims, formerly so numerous, by distant relatives from overseas.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIII, Issue 19216, 4 January 1926, Page 7
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