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ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES ACT (NORTHERN IRELAND) 1955 - SECT 29 



29.(1) The real and personal estate, whether legal or equitable, of a deceased
person, to the extent of his beneficial interest therein, and the real and
personal estate of which a deceased person in pursuance of any general power
disposes by his will, are assets for payment of his debts (whether by
specialty or simple contract) and liabilities, and any disposition by will
inconsistent with this enactment is void as against the creditors, and the
court shall, if necessary, administer the property for the purpose of the
payment of the debts and liabilities.

(2) This section takes effect without prejudice to the rights of
incumbrancers.

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