8 NEW YORK, NY: I T WAS a night of historic proportions in New York City when an unsung hero of Jamaican music and culture, Brigadier ‘Briggy’ Jerry, was crowned ‘King’. The coronation, which was organised by Chin of Irish and Chin, sparked a flurry of emotions, bringing Briggy and many patrons in attendance at the Club Amazura venue, Queens, to tears. Born Robert Russell, the‘crowning’ is Briggy’s first formal, major acknowledgement in his longrunning career of more than 40 years. The moment reflected on the artiste’s profound music legacy and unyielding contributions to reggae, dancehall and sound systemmusic and culture. Notably, Briggy is one of the most talented deejays of his time. The clever lyricist is famous for his work on the Jah Love sound system. After the regal nod, the legend talked about using his talent to minister to the masses about his faith as a disciple of Rastafari. Renowned for vivid sound system performances, chock-full of melodic toasting of meaningful lyrics and improvisations, Brigadier Jerry also found success with recorded songs like Jamaica Jamaica, What Kind of World, Armageddon Style, Every Man a Mi Brethren, and more. It was therefore quite befitting for the ‘General’ to give fans a performance before the coronation, performed by Garfield ‘Chin’ Bourne, taking them back to the ‘80s by deejaying over vintage tracks. CULTURAL ARTISTE Among those in attendance were some of Briggy’s biggest fan, students of the legend out to pay homage. Sister Carol took to the stage to share a moment, while Iba Mahr also saluted Briggy and described how influential the legend has been to him as a cultural artiste. The event was the brainchild of Chin. “My ambition is to simply acknowledge the unacknowledged,” said Garfield “Chin” Bourne. “We have to celebrate the uncelebrated for their contributions to the growth of Jamaicanmusic and culture while they are alive.” Through the Time Travel Series, he hopes to identify and recognise persons who have made such an impact on the music that it changed the culture. “Our music has played a huge role in the success of Brand Jamaica. Therefore, those who’ve built the foundation for which the music stands, must be acknowledged and congratulated for their efforts,” Bourne said. The Time Travel Series, which features a retrospective view of various key years and elements in the colourful history of dancehal l , will be a big part of the entertainment focus of the station– SoundChatRadio. com - which is celebrating its 10th anniversary. CALL HIM ‘KING’ BRIGGY - Music icon Brigadier Jerry celebrated in Queens, NewYork THE ADMINISTRATOR-GENERAL (AG) is required by The Intestates’ Estates and Property Charges Act (IEPCA) to administer the estates of persons who have died without a will, leaving assets and children under the age of eighteen (18) years. The Act provides how the assets of the deceased are to be distributed to each proven beneficiary and in what proportion. The AG also acts in cases where: A testator does not appoint an executor, The executor has died before the testator. The executor renounces executorship. There are no proven lawful beneficiaries – Bona Vacantia. The Administration Process INVESTIGATION OF REPORTS MADE A death is reported to the AdministratorGeneral’s Department(AGD) by way of a completed Form of Particulars. A process of investigation is conducted to confirm the death and a minor beneficiary. The investigation also includes confirming the assets belonging to the deceased. Once these requirements are established, an application is made for an Instrument of Administration. An amendment to the Administrator-General’s Act in 2015 empowers the administrator-general to issue his own Instrument of Administration (IA), which is similar to a Grant of Administration from the court. As soon as an Instrument of Administration is issued by the AG, the administration process begins. The AG can now collect the assets. In order to collect the assets, the IA is presented to institutions or persons holding assets, or titles to assets, for the deceased. In accordance with the legal requirements, a notice is placed in the newspaper requiring creditors to submit their duly authenticated claims to the AG within sixweeks of publication. If claims are properly substantiated, then the debts will be settled prior to the distribution of assets to beneficiaries. It must be noted that where the assets of the estate include land, shares and stocks, these are subject to the payment of transfer tax on death. Provisions are made for certain eligible classes of relatives to obtain an exemption from transfer tax on land. An application may be made where the property was the principal place of residence for the deceased and the applicant at the time of death of the deceased, or the matrimonial home if the spouse is the applicant. MANAGEMENT OF ESTATE ASSETS As trustee of the assets being held on behalf of estates, the administrator-general has a duty to ensure that assets are invested and properly managed. Cash assets are invested in the name of the administrator-general in government-guaranteed securities in accordance with Section 11 of the Administrator-General’s Act. The funds are invested in a common fund to ensure consistency in the returns among estates. Estate properties are monitored and maintained by the department during the administration of the estate. This involves the renting of properties and the payment of insurance and property taxes.The transfer of real property to beneficiaries or sale can be done during the administration process. Other assets can also be transferred to beneficiaries or sold during this period. DISTRIBUTION TO BENEFICIARIES The process of administration continues until the last minor attains 18 years of age and all debts are settled.The AG requires proof of relationship of the beneficiaries to the deceased. Documents of proof include birth certificates and marriage certificates as well as paternity orders, spouseship orders and affiliation orders from the court. At the last stage of distribution, a final statement of account is produced detailing all income and expenditure of the estate, arriving at the amount due to each beneficiary. The distribution to beneficiaries of all the assets in the estate is in accordance with the IEPCA (See Section 4 - Table of distribution). A completed Method of Payment form requesting banking information to facilitate direct deposits must be submitted by the beneficiaries before any payment can be made. Once the banking information is received, final payments will bemade and the administration of the estate is completed – the file is closed. If you require any additional information, please contact: THE ADMINISTRATOR-GENERAL’S DEPARTMENT 12 Ocean Boulevard, Kingston, Jamaica Telephone:876-922-1830-3; 876-922-0700-5 or 876-618-1542 Fax: 876-922-4201 Email: admingen@agd.gov.jm Website: www.agd.gov.jm Administrator-General’s Department & the administration of intestates’ estates ADVERTORIAL THE WEEKLY GLEANER | APRIL 7 - 30, 2022 | www.jamaica-gleaner.com | ENTERTAINMENT REGGAE ROYALTY: Brigadier Jerry (Robert Russell) expresses his gratitude to the promoters and fans in attendance at Club Amazura, New York City, on March 12, following his ‘crowning’. CONTRIBUTED
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