Where to go for more support
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Community Law |
Your local Community Law Centre can provide you with free initial legal advice. Find your local Community Law Centre online: www.communitylaw.org.nz/our-law-centres |
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New Zealand Law Society |
The Law Society has helpful information on making a will and estate administration. Website: www.lawsociety.org.nz/for-the-public/common-legal-issues/making-a-will-and-estate-administration |
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Consumer NZ |
The Consumer NZ website contains good information about wills, including the legal requirements for making a will, and what it’s likely to cost to administer after a person dies. Website: www.consumer.org.nz/articles/wills |
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Ministry of Justice |
The Ministry of Justice provides useful information on how to obtain a copy of a will when a relative has died. Website: www.justice.govt.nz/courts/high-court/apply-for-probate-and-get-copy-of-will |
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Māori Land Court (Successsion) |
The Māori Land Court website provides information on how Māori land is dealt with, including how land is dealt with after an owner has passed away. Website: www.maorilandcourt.govt.nz |
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Public Trust |
The Public Trust is a provider of wills and estate administration services. Facilities are also available for making a will online. You can call them or visit their website to fill out an enquiry form. Website: www.publictrust.co.nz/products-and-services/making-a-will |
