1 Name of Regulation
This Regulation is the Succession Regulation 2020.
2 Commencement
This Regulation commences on the day on which it is published on the NSW legislation website.Note—This Regulation repeals and replaces the Succession Regulation 2015, which would otherwise be repealed on 1 September 2020 by section 10(2) of the Subordinate Legislation Act 1989.
3 Definitions
(1) In this Regulation—the Act means the Succession Act 2006.Note—The Act and the Interpretation Act 1987 contain definitions and other provisions that affect the interpretation and application of this Regulation.(2) Notes included in this Regulation do not form part of this Regulation.
4 Fee for deposit of a will
For the purposes of section 51(3) of the Act, the prescribed fee to accompany a will that is deposited is $136.
5 Probate or administration for purpose of Family Provision Act 1982
Section 41A of the Probate and Administration Act 1898, as in force immediately before its repeal by the Succession Amendment (Family Provision) Act 2008, continues to apply in respect of a person who died before the commencement of clause 11 of Schedule 1 to the Succession Act 2006 as if that section had not been repealed.
6 Repeal and savings
(1) The Succession Regulation 2015 is repealed.(2) Any act, matter or thing that, immediately before the repeal of the Succession Regulation 2015, had effect under that Regulation continues to have effect under this Regulation.