The Succession Act, Chapter 162, is a crucial piece of legislation that governs the rules and procedures for both testate and intestate succession. This law plays a significant role in land governance and land tenure security, as it outlines the legal processes for the transfer of property rights, including land, upon the death of an individual. Whether the deceased left a will (testate) or not (intestate), this Act provides the framework for determining the rightful heirs and the distribution of the estate.