5 May 2016
Estate of H H Ratana [2016] NZHC 911
- Citation
- [2016] NZHC 911
- Court
- High Court
Because Ms Bradbury is a named executor who requires the original will to apply for probate and an impasse exists where the holding solicitor refuses to act or produce the will pending instructions or payment, the court exercised its power under s54 of the Administration Act 1969 to order production of the original will. The court also noted the ex‑wife's appointment is void under s19 of the Wills Act, leaving the applicant entitled to proceed.