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Court overturns will of terminally ill Whangārei man

NZ HeraldRNZSunday 30 November 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated
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A judge has overturned the will of Johan de Rooy, a terminally ill Whangārei man who left his estate to his ex-wife. The court found he was incapable of opposing the change, which his family had challenged due to suspicions regarding his ex-wife's involvement.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Sun 30 Nov 2025, 2:00pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 17 hours
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    Court overturns will of terminally ill Whangārei man who signed his estate over to ex-wife before death (opens in new tab)

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    Court overturns will of Whangārei man who signed estate over to ex-wife before death (opens in new tab)