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Relationships Act 2003
44Death before order made
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### 44 Death before order made
> > (1) If, before an application under [section 40](#GS40@EN) is determined, either party to the application dies, the application may be continued by or against the legal personal representative of the deceased party.
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> > (2) A court may make an order in respect of property if of the opinion that –
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> > > > (a) it would have adjusted interests in respect of property if the deceased party had not died; and
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> > > > (b) notwithstanding the death of the deceased party, it is still appropriate to adjust those interests.
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> > (3) Any order may be enforced on behalf of, or against, the estate of the deceased party.