13 Oct 2020
MOLETA v MOLETA & ORS [2020] NZHC 2680
- Citation
- [2020] NZHC 2680
- Court
- High Court
Removal was ordered because the trustee (Dellisse) was materially conflicted by suing the estate she administered, there was insufficient confidence she would act with the required even‑handedness and full disclosure given her litigation conduct and history of changing representation; an independent, experienced trustee (Christopher Darlow) was necessary to protect the estate and beneficiaries; the s33A directions were otiose after removal and were dismissed.