Wills and Estates
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Estate claims — Executors' obligations
2 February 2018
An executor's primary obligation is to carry out the terms of the will. Executors owe duties to the beneficiaries of… -
Family protection claim by estranged children in multimillion dollar estate
8 February 2019
The 2018 High Court case of Cartwright v Joseph [2018] NZHC 2383 (11 September 2018) involved a multi-million dollar estate… -
Supreme Court provides guidance to lawyers on testamentary capacity
4 October 2019
Sandman v McKay [2019] NZSC 41 concerns a son’s claim against the law firm that drafted his mother’s will. The… -
Family Protection Act awards for adult children
6 March 2020
The future of the percentage-based approachPercentages have long dominated the approach lawyers and judges take to assessing claims under the…
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Last updated on the 3rd March 2020