In 2015 the High Court of New Zealand held two executors of a will personally liable for $335,000 even though the executors had distributed the deceased’s property in accordance with her will.

What happens if the will is invalid? 
In 2007 the Wills Act was reformed to allow the High Court to declare a will valid under section 14 when the document appears to be a will but does not comply with section 11 of the Wills Act.

The famous actor from the “Fast & Furious” movies, Paul Walker, is a good reminder to us of how important it is to keep updating our wills regularly.

 If you have been named as the executor of a will you are responsible for ensuring the deceased’s wishes stated in their will are carried out. 

We consider that a will is one of the most important documents that you will sign in your life time.

Gene Wilder died of Alzheimer’s disease. Although Wilder’s estate is reportedly to have a net worth of around $20 million, there have been no hints of family disputes over it.