27Court may rectify a will

#### 27 Court may rectify a will 27 Court may rectify a will (cf WPA 29A) > > (1) The Court may make an order to rectify a will to carry out the intentions of the testator, if the Court is satisfied the will does not carry out the testator’s intentions because— > > > > > (a) a clerical error was made, or > > > > > (b) the will does not give effect to the testator’s instructions. > > > (2) A person who wishes to make an application for an order under this section must apply to the Court within 12 months after the date of the death of the testator. > > > (3) However, the Court may, at any time, extend the period of time for making an application specified in subsection (2) if— > > > > > (a) the Court considers it necessary, and > > > > > (b) the final distribution of the estate has not been made. > > **s 27:** Am 2008 No 75, Sch 1 \[8\].