In Re Veen (Deceased) - [1957] NZLR 351

Probate and Administration — Probate — Jurisdiction — Will made in 1951 in New Zealand by Testatrix domiciled in Indonesia — Testatrix born of British Father, married to Netherlands National, and living in Indonesia until coming to New Zealand after Husband's Death — Testatrix possessed of Real and Personal Property in New Zealand — Testatrix British Subject by Birth and becoming Citizen of United Kingdom and Colonies, by Operation of Statute, as from January 1, 1949 — Status in New Zealand as British Subject — Will, notwithstanding Testatrix's not being domiciled in New Zealand, valid and effectual to dispose of Property situate therein — Wills Act 1837, (7 Will IV & 1 Vict, c 26), s 24 — British Nationality Act 1948 (11 & 12 Geo 6 c 56), ss 12 (2), 14 — British Nationality and New Zealand Citizenship Act 1948, s 3 (1) — Administration Act 1952, s 40 — Wills Amendment Act 1955, s 14 (5).