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Friday April 02 2021
Two people were killed while several others were severely injured in a land fight involving family members in Aloc ‘A’ Village, Aromo Sub- County Lira District in March 2020. The Bill seeks to solve sharing of wealth among family members in case of death of a spouse. PHOTO/FILE
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Mr Oboth-Oboth said most families have been thrown into controversies where children fight for properties since the deceased person(s) has left no Will to guide on the distribution.
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A spouse who dies without a will (intestate), forfeits 20 per cent of his or her wealth to the surviving partner according to a new Bill passed by Parliament on Tuesday.