Re Pitts [2005] NSWSC 887

Leave was granted as the factual circumstances closely mirrored Re M and the minor has legitimate reasons for wishing to benefit siblings rather than parents under a will.

Jurisdiction: Australia
Judgment Date: 30 August 2005
Procedural Posture: Application for Leave by a Minor to Make a Will / Final Decision
Outcome: Leave given to make will
Legal Topics: ['leave to Make Will for Minor' 'distribution of Estate to Siblings Rather Than Parents']

['succession'] ['leave to Make Will for Minor' 'distribution of Estate to Siblings Rather Than Parents']

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Procedural Posture

Application for Leave by a Minor to Make a Will / Final Decision

Legal Issues

1 ['Whether leave should be granted to a minor to make a will under s 6A of the Wills, Probate and Administration Act 1898']

Ratio Decidendi

Leave was granted as the factual circumstances closely mirrored Re M and the minor has legitimate reasons for wishing to benefit siblings rather than parents under a will.

Court Disposition

Leave given to make will

Orders

['Leave is given for the applicant (minor) to make a will pursuant to s 6A of the Wills, Probate and Administration Act 1898.' 'Matter stood over for short minutes to be brought into chambers regarding draft will.']