ADOPTION ACT 1994 - SECT 132
ADOPTION ACT 1994 - SECT 132
132 . Distribution of property by trustee etc. without notice of adoption order
(1) A trustee or
personal representative may convey, transfer, or distribute property to or
among the persons appearing to be entitled to the property without having
ascertained whether or not an adoption order has been made which may affect a
person’s entitlement to an interest in the property.
(2) A trustee or
personal representative who conveys, transfers or distributes property in the
manner referred to in subsection (1) is not liable to a person who claims,
directly or indirectly, an entitlement to an interest in the property by
reason of an adoption, unless the trustee or personal representative had
notice of the claim before the conveyance, transfer or distribution was
effected.
(3) This section does
not affect the right of a person to follow property into the hands of a
person, other than a purchaser for value, who has received it.