Crimes Act 1961

Crimes against rights of property - Arson, damage, and waste

273: Using probate obtained by forgery or perjury

You could also call this:

“This law, which was about using fake or dishonest documents to handle someone's money after they die, is no longer in effect.”

This part of the law used to be about using a probate document that was obtained through forgery or lying under oath. However, this section is no longer in effect. It was removed from the Crimes Act 1961 on 1 October 2003. If you want to know more about why this change was made, you can look at section 15 of the Crimes Amendment Act 2003.

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Part 10 Crimes against rights of property
Arson, damage, and waste

273Using probate obtained by forgery or perjury (Repealed)

    Notes
    • Section 273: repealed, on , by section 15 of the Crimes Amendment Act 2003 (2003 No 39).