24 chapters · 354 sections in this title.
15 V.I.C. § 354 Estates insufficient for family support
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If, from the inventory of an intestate's estate, who died leaving a widow or minor children, it appears that the value of the estate does not exceed property exempt from execution, upon the filing of the inventory the court shall make an order providing that the whole of the esta…
15 V.I.C. § 355 Status of estate in absence of widow or children
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If an intestate leaves neither widow nor minor children, all the property of the estate is assets in the hands of the administrator, for the payment of funeral expenses, expenses of administration, payment of the debts of the deceased, or distribution according to law.
15 V.I.C. § 356 Rights of widow as to dwelling house and sustenance
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A widow may remain in the dwelling house of her husband one year after his death without being chargeable with the rent therefor, and shall have reasonable sustenance out of the estate for one year.
15 V.I.C. § 391 Publication of notice of administration
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Every executor or administrator shall, immediately after his appointment, publish a notice thereof in some newspaper published in this territory, as may be designated by the court, as often as once a week for four successive weeks, and oftener if the court so directs. The executo…