In some cases, the wills files also contain the information about the granting of probate, for which the Māori Land Court had jurisdiction until 1967 (under section 79 of the Māori Affairs Amendment Act 1967, jurisdiction to determine probate reverted to the then Supreme Court [now High Court]).
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When an executor is confirmed by the High Court, that court issues probate in their favour. (If the will does not name an executor, then the person who is appointed by the High Court to administer the estate is called an administrator). 23.
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When the High Court confirms the appointment of an executor to administer the will of a deceased person, the authority for that person to act is given in a grant of probate. 3. When the High Court appoints a person to administer the estate of a deceased person (generally where there is no will or if the will does not name an executor), the Court’s authority for that person to act is given in a grant of letters of administration. 4.
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However, if the Will has been probated or letters of administration or an election to administer have been granted by the High Court – you must complete Form 21.
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In 1894 the Court was given jurisdiction to grant probate and letters of administration with respect to Māori people.
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Documents that are not included in the public record include: will files (original wills with probate orders made by the Māori Land Court) personal files (original grants of administration made by the Māori Land Court or files which deal with personal property in addition to Māori land) adoption files (where an adoption was granted by the Māori Land Court) any document or record that, due to its age and condition, can no longer be safely handled any document or record that has been...
