Probate Duty Act, 1860

Probate and inventory duties in respect thereof to be a charge on the property.

5. The said last-mentioned duties shall be a charge or burden upon the property in respect of which the same are so payable, and shall be paid thereout by the trustees or owners thereof to the person for the time being lawfully having or taking the burden of the execution of the will or testamentary instrument, or the administration or management of the personal or moveable estate and effects of the deceased, for the benefit of the persons entitled to the personal or moveable estate and effects of the deceased.