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Court outlines rules for contesting a will

Saturday 30th of September 2000

A recent Court of Appeal decision provides a response to the question some sceptic New Zealanders have asked previously – Why should I make a Will as it will probably be contested and changed anyway?

It is the Family Protection Act 1955 that currently deals with claims for maintenance and support out of the estates of deceased persons.

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