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Challenging Wills in New Zealand: Testamentary Promises Act, Family Protection Act, and Wills Act

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Wills serve as a final declaration of a person's intentions regarding the distribution of their estate upon death. In New Zealand, the law upholds testamentary freedom, allowing individuals to distribute their assets as they wish. However, this freedom is not absolute. Several legal mechanisms exist to challenge the validity or fairness of a will.

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