22 C.F.R. § 72.20 Responsibility if “partner in trade” is present.
Title 22 - Foreign Relations
Although the law (22 U.S.C. 1175) also relieves the consular officer of responsibility if a “partner in trade” is present, the death of one member of a partnership automatically dissolves this relationship. Consequently, the surviving partner or partners have no beneficial interest as “partners in trade” in the personal estate of the deceased. The duties and responsibilities of provisional conservator of the personal estate of the deceased cannot therefore be assumed by a surviving partner, unless he is duly authorized to act as a legal representative of the deceased. Accordingly, the presence of a former “partner in trade” will not necessarily relieve the consular officer of his responsibility.
Title 22: Foreign Relations
PART 72—DEATHS AND ESTATES
Personal Estates of Deceased Citizens
§ 72.20 Responsibility if “partner in trade” is present.
