Declaration of presumed death

I14Other powers of court making declaration

1

When making a declaration under this Act, the court may—

a

determine any question which relates to an interest in property and arises as a result of the declaration, and

b

determine the domicile of the missing person at the time of his or her presumed death.

2

When making a declaration under this Act, the court may make such order as it considers reasonable in relation to any interest in property acquired as a result of the declaration.

3

An order under subsection (2) may direct that the value of any interest in property acquired as a result of the declaration is not to be recoverable by virtue of an order made under section 7(2).

4

It may, in particular, direct that the value of the interest—

a

is not to be recoverable in any circumstances, or

b

is not to be recoverable where conditions specified in the order are met.