25 Mar 2014
RE ESTATE ARMSTRONG [2014] NZHC 558
- Citation
- [2014] NZHC 558
- Court
- High Court
Because Leonard was uncontactable for many years, his continued status as co-executor had rendered the probate grant abortive and administration stalled; under s21 the court found it expedient to remove him to permit proper and efficient administration for the benefit of beneficiaries despite absence of proven misconduct.