Re Akamoeau - [1989] 3 NZLR 325

Wills — Probate and administration — Letters of administration — Sole beneficiary not applying — Intestate, a Cook Islander, died in New Zealand after living here for 30 years — He was survived by his mother and four brothers and sisters — One sister lived in New Zealand but all the other relatives lived in the Cook Islands — Sister applied for letter of administration — Mother, who was sole beneficiary, had not applied — No consents were filed nor was notice of application given to the other relatives — Whether application should be granted — Administration Act 1969, s 6.