The government has enacted the recently passed bill to allow a person to acquire the estate of a spouse who has died without leaving a will.
With President Irfaan Ali’s assent, as confirmed by the Official Gazette, the Civil Law of Guyana (Amendment) Act 2021 is now law.
The bill was passed by the National Assembly early last Tuesday morning, ahead of the annual parliamentary recess.
Attorney General (AG) Anil Nandlall SC, who tabled the bill, said while it was “small in form,” its impact will be “monumental,” particularly for women in common-law unions, whom he said can expect to be given more power and equality because of its non-discriminatory nature.
