R.S.M. 1988, c. T50

The Testators Family Maintenance Act

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Table of Contents

1		Definitions.
2		Provision for dependants.
	(2)	Suspensory orders.
	(3)	Refusal of order.
	(4)	Order on partial intestacy.
	(5)	Application of Act on intestacy.
3		Common-law spouse.
	(2)	No right where agreement to the contrary.
4		Manner of application.
5		Q. B. practice to prevail.
6		Conditions and restrictions.
	(2)	Provision charged to estate.
	(3)	Method.
	(4)	Transfer of property.
7		Inquiry as to sufficiency of order.
8		Periodic or lump sum payments.
9		Suspension of distribution.
10		Evidence of testator's reasons.
11		Incidence of provision ordered.
12		Effect of order on succession duties.
13		Further directions.
14		Filing of order in court.
15		Limitation for making application.
	(2)	Extension of period.
16		Inclusive effect of application.
17		Mentally disordered persons and infants.
	(2)	Service of notice of application.
18		Property bequeathed under contract.
19		Invalidity of charge on provision.
20		Appeal.
21		Enforcement of order.
22		Orders subject to Dower Act.
	(2)	Benefits in lieu of dower rights.
23		Uniform interpretation.