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Wills & Estates lawyers in Auckland

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Brett Abraham · Founding Partner · Wills & Estates · Auckland

Level 4, Denham Bramwell Building, 3 Osterley Way, Manukau City Centre, Auckland 2104

Founding partner who leads the firm's property and commercial law team. His property work covers residential, commercial and rural property, subdivisions and retirement villages; he also works in commercial law and in estates, wills and trusts.

About wills and estates law in New Zealand

Wills, trusts, enduring powers of attorney, probate and estate disputes. Probate is granted by the High Court; it isn't always needed, depending on the assets and what the organisations holding them require.

  • Probate is a High Court order confirming a will is valid and that the executor can manage the estate.
  • It isn't always needed — that depends on the type and value of the assets and what the organisations holding them require.
  • Applications are handled by the Probate Unit at the Wellington High Court; the fee is $275.
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Common questions about wills and estates lawyers in Auckland

Do I always need probate?

No. It depends on the type and value of the assets and what the organisations holding them require. Smaller estates may be dealt with without the High Court.

Where do probate applications go?

To the High Court — they're handled by the Probate Unit at the Wellington High Court, 2 Molesworth Street. The fee is $275.

Are the lawyers listed in Auckland licensed?

Every lawyer listed was checked on the New Zealand Law Society's register of lawyers before being added, and each held a current practising certificate. Complaints about a lawyer go to the Law Society's Lawyers Complaints Service (0800 261 801).

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