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SUCCESSION ACT 1981 - SECT 33
Court may rectify a will
33 Court may rectify a will
(1) The court may make an order to rectify a will to carry out the intentions
of the testator if the court is satisfied that the will does not carry out the
testator’s intentions because— (a) a clerical error was made; or
(b) the
will does not give effect to the testator’s instructions.
(2) An
application for an order to rectify a will may only be made within 6 months
after the date of death of the testator.
(3) However, the court may, at any
time, extend the time for making an application under subsection (2) if— (a)
the court considers it appropriate; and
(b) the final distribution of the
estate has not been made.
(4) If the court makes an order to rectify a will,
the court may direct that a certified copy of the order be attached to the
will.
(5) If the court gives a direction under subsection (4) , the court
must hold the will until the certified copy is attached to it.
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