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Wills & Estates lawyers in Christchurch

2 lawyers whose firms cover wills and estates work in Christchurch. Each lawyer was checked on the New Zealand Law Society's register before being listed — check again before you hire, as people move firms. Browsing Lawvoo is free.

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Rebecca Jenkins · Partner · Wills & Estates · Christchurch

20 Athelstan Street, Barrington, Christchurch

Partner since 2008 whose work covers residential property, business and commercial matters, wills and trusts, estate administration and relationship property. She is based at the firm's Barrington office.

Kelly Hawkins · Senior Associate · Wills & Estates · Christchurch

First floor, 322 Riccarton Road, Riccarton, Christchurch

Senior associate working in family law and relationship property, as well as wills and trusts. She is based at the firm's Riccarton office.

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 Christchurch

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 Christchurch 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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