Section 25 — Succession Act 2006 (NSW)

Separate representation of person lacking testamentary capacity

If it appears to the Court that the person who lacks testamentary capacity should be separately represented in proceedings under this Division, the Court may order that the person be separately represented, and may also make such orders as it considers necessary to secure that representation.

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Related sections

s 22 — Court must be satisfied about certain matters
s 23 — Execution of will made under order
s 24 — Retention of will
s 26 — Recognition of statutory wills
s 27 — Court may rectify a will
s 28 — Protection of personal representatives who distribute as if will had not been rectified

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