In re Thomas Public Trustee v Thomas - [1954] NZLR 302

Family Protection — Widow — Husband's Will giving Widow Life Interest in Residuary Estate with Direction to resort to Capital for Her Adequate Maintenance and Support — Husband's Capital exhausted in Building of Home immediately before His Death — No Income from Estate — Exceptional Circumstances — Transfer of Capital Assets to Widow — Family Protection Act, 1908, s 33.