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Adoption Act 2009
sec.216Effect of adoption orders in relation to property
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### sec.216 Effect of adoption orders in relation to property
Section 214 has effect in relation to—
dispositions of property whether by will or otherwise; and
devolutions of property in respect of which a person dies intestate.
However, section 214 does not affect the operation of a will or other instrument that distinguishes between adopted children and children other than adopted children.
This section applies subject to section 346 .
(sec.216-ssec.1) Section 214 has effect in relation to— dispositions of property whether by will or otherwise; and devolutions of property in respect of which a person dies intestate.
(sec.216-ssec.2) However, section 214 does not affect the operation of a will or other instrument that distinguishes between adopted children and children other than adopted children.
(sec.216-ssec.3) This section applies subject to section 346 .
- (a) dispositions of property whether by will or otherwise; and
- (b) devolutions of property in respect of which a person dies intestate.