Are you an executor needing to apply for probate nz? We can help.

does your probate application qualify for our low fixed fee?

Probate NZ: fixed fee probate application & intestacy applications from experienced probate lawyer, Rion Norris, covering the whole of New Zealand

Dealing with the aftermath of a loved one passing is an emotional and stressful time. If the deceased left any one asset over $15,000 then a probate application will be required.

This task generally falls on the executor(s) named in the will, or, if there is no will, the administrator. The application is a little more complicated if there is no will. Either way, there are some legal documents which need to be provided to the Probate Registry together with the court fee.

If all is well, the court issues a ‘grant’ which is the formal document that authorises the executor (or administrator if there’s no will) to deal with the deceased’s estate.

We are responsive and efficient, using document automation software to prepare your application, to complete your probate application in the most time and cost effective way possible.

fixed fees

what is probate NZ?

testimonials

“Just letting you know this afternoon i received a reply from the High Court Wellington a signed & stamped confirmation document appointing me administrator for my late brother’s estate. I have forwarded on to you a Screenshot picture of the said documents, Monday i shall make contact with his Kiwisaver Provider for an appointment to get things in motion. Again Rion on behalf of my whanau & i we sincerely thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the awesome mahi you did for us to complete this kaupapa.”

KP waiuku, Auckland

“Thank you for all your assistance during the process of obtaining the probate for mother’s estate. Your patience, promptness and instructions were exceptional and much appreciated during difficult time.

The probate has now been processed.

Wishing you all the best.”

EG – Birkdale, Auckland

how it works?

Initial instructions

We take your instructions; you provide us with a copy of the will (if there is one) & death certificate. We send you our terms of engagement confirming instructions & the fixed fee.

Check validity of will

We check there are no issues with the will, confirm other relevant details, and then prepare the necessary documents including application, supporting affidavit, probate or letters of administration.

Documents sent to you

We send you all the required documents with next step instructions including swearing the affidavit at a local solicitor/Justice of the Peace, and sending the application to the Probate Registry in Wellington.

PROBATE NZ application: FIXED FEEs

probate NZ Application: valid will

**$499* + GST + court fee**

1 or 2 executors named in will

review will to confirm valid

prepare probate application

prepare executor affidavit / probate

exhibit label for original will

*subject to terms of engagement

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intestacy:

when there’s no will

**$899* + GST + court fee**

no will or no executors named

who is entitled to a grant

prepare application notice

prepare affidavit / grant

about

Rion Norris

Rion has been a litigation lawyer for many years. He runs a disputes practice, and is very familiar with the court’s requirements for probate nz applications. He is also dedicated to improving access to affordable legal services.

Find me on the New Zealand Law Society.