# The Family Provision (Intestate Succession) Order 1987, Introduction: Introductory text


FAMILY PROVISION
Made 1st May 1987
Coming into force 1st June 1987
Whereas a draft of this Order has been laid before Parliament and a period of forty days beginning with the day of laying has expired:
Now therefore, the Lord Chancellor, in exercise of the powers conferred on him by section 1(1)(a) and (b) of the Family Provision Act 1966, hereby makes the following Order:—

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1987/799/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/family-provision-intestate-succession-order-1987/introduction
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