Amanda Bedford · Executive Director · Wills & Estates · Hamilton
Level 6, 586 Victoria Street, Hamilton 3204
Executive director working in asset planning — wills, trusts, estates and enduring powers of attorney — and relationship property.
Waikato, North Island
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Maninder Sidhu · Director · Wills & Estates · Hamilton
7A Princes Street, Hamilton
Director who specialises in family and immigration matters, and also advises on residential and commercial conveyancing, wills and trusts. She is a listed legal aid provider and advises in Hindi, Punjabi and English.
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.
Common questions about wills and estates lawyers in Hamilton
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 Hamilton licensed?
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