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New Zealand Case Law

Section 61 notice of choice of option
  • 2 Oct 2018

    IN THE ESTATE OF HARLEY JAMES FOWLER [2018] NZHC 2581

    Citation
    [2018] NZHC 2581
    Court
    High Court

    The notice of choice under s61 was set aside because it was made in error and the error was not detected by the certifying solicitor; setting it aside was necessary to allow the surviving spouse to obtain letters of administration.

    • Section 61 notice of choice of option
    • Setting aside for mistake
    • Solicitor certification
    • Letters of administration