National Ordinance on Inheritance and Donation (AB 6 of 2014)).
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This Ordinance of the Governor of Sint Maarten provides rules relative to matters of inheritance. It replaces completely book 4 and title 3 of Book 7 of the Civil Code. It concerns inheritance based on will an intestate. Various provisions concern rights in land, including usufruct and lease of land. Donation shall be effected by notarial deed.