The Succession Act, 2022 provides for a fairer distribution of property in instances that a person dies intestate. Specifically, it expanded the provision of distribution of property of an intestate to apply to both male and female dependents as well as to spouses in a marriage. It refined the definition of customary heir or heiress to remove discrimination. Strengthening the provisions for the distribution of deceased estates that address property security for women and girls protects them from Gender Based Violence related to asset grabbing.

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