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| (1) In the case of a conflict of claims to have the will proved and grant of administration issued,, the claim of an attorney of an executor shall be preferred to that of ail others, and the claim of a creditor shall be postponed to the claim of an intestate heir where the residuary estate is not wholly disposed of, or of a residuary legatee or devisee under the will. |
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| (2) In the case of a conflict of claims for grant of administration upon intestacy, the claim of the widow or widower shall be preferred to all others and the claim of an heir to that of a creditor: |
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Sri Lanka Consolidated Acts