Estate of Edmonds

[2016] NZHC 2151

IN THE HIGH COURT OF NEW ZEALAND WELLINGTON REGISTRY

CIV 2016-485-606 [2016] NZHC 2151

IN THE ESTATE OF	KUIHAERE MARIA EDMONDS
MOENGAROA MARIA EDMONDS Applicant

On the papers
Judgment:	12 September 2016

JUDGMENT OF MALLON J

[1]      Kuihaere Edmonds died on 5 June 2016.  Moengaroa Edmonds, Kuihaere’s

daughter, applies for an order declaring a document to be a valid will.

[2]     The evidence establishes that the deceased provided her solicitor with instructions for a new will.  The solicitor reported to the deceased by letter dated 31

May 2016 that the document, prepared in accordance with her instructions, was ready for signing.   The deceased died suddenly before she had the opportunity to sign the document.   Moengaroa is nominated as the deceased’s executor in the document.     The  deceased’s  other  three  children  have  each  consented  to  the application (signed written consents have been provided).

[3]      I am satisfied the requirements for an order under s 14 of the Wills Act 2007 are met.  I accordingly make an order declaring the document marked “A” annexed to the affidavit of Moengaroa Maria Edmonds to be a valid will.

Mallon J

ESTATE OF KUIHAERE MARIA EDMONDS [2016] NZHC 2151 [12 September 2016]