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Administration and Probate Act 1958
70VValuation of property which is subject of election
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70V Valuation of property which is subject of election
(1) Subject to subsection (3), the intestate's personal representative must obtain a valuation of any property forming part of the intestate's estate as at the intestate's death from a valuer who holds the qualifications or experience specified under section 13DA(2) of the **Valuation of Land Act 1960** if—
(a) a partner makes a partner's property election in relation to that property; or
(b) a partner asks the personal representative to obtain a valuation to enable the partner to decide whether to make a partner's property election.
(2) The personal representative must give a copy of the valuation to—
(a) the partner; and
(b) each other beneficiary who is entitled to a share in the intestate's estate.
(3) The requirement for a personal representative to obtain a valuation is waived if all the beneficiaries (including the partner) entitled to a share in the intestate's estate consent in writing to the requirement being waived.
S. 70W inserted by No. 41/2017 s. 11.