Section 23, The Architects Act, 1986

(1) Notwithstanding any provision of this Act, on the death (whether before or after the commencement of this Act) of any architect who was at the time of his death actually carrying on practice as an architect, it shall be lawful for his personal representative (with a view to the disposal of goodwill) to continue the practice under the management of a registered architect for not more than five years from the date of death. (2) The personal representative shall notify the Council in writing of the registered architect who is for the time being managing such practice. (3) The Council shall keep a register of the practice of deceased architects in which shall be registered the names of the managers of those practices. [Margin: Architects to have annual practising certificates.]