New Zealand Case Law

29 Mar 2023

ESTATE OF R B WALTON [2023] NZHC 656

Citation

[2023] NZHC 656

Court

High Court

Because the named executor had not proved the will, renounced probate, produced the original will or otherwise acted for an extended period (over two years), the Court exercised its discretion under s6 and r27.25 to appoint an independent professional administrator (Asta Gold) as expedient to ensure proper administration and ordered production of the original will.

• Letters of administration
• Will annexed
• Executor neglect or refusal to prove will
• Production of original will
• Appointment of independent administrator