Probate Lawyer Wellington - Fixed-Fee Service

Professional probate services in Wellington with transparent, fixed-fee pricing. We handle probate applications at Wellington High Court with no hidden costs.

Wellington Probate Services & Pricing

Transparent, fixed-fee probate services designed specifically for Wellington residents

Probate Application

$499 + GST fixed fee

Complete probate application filed at Wellington High Court

  • Wellington High Court filing (court fees additional)
  • Expert legal review and preparation
  • Executor guidance and support
  • All required documentation prepared
  • Fixed fee - no hidden costs
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Letters of Administration

$899 + GST fixed fee

Letters of administration when there's no valid will

  • Wellington High Court filing (court fees additional)
  • Expert legal review and preparation
  • Administrator guidance and support
  • All required documentation prepared
  • Fixed fee - no hidden costs
Start Application

Our Wellington Probate Process

1

Free Consultation

We review your case and provide a fixed quote for Wellington High Court filing

2

Document Preparation

We prepare all required court forms and supporting documentation

3

Wellington High Court Filing

We prepare your application for filing at the Wellington High Court

4

Court Liaison

We are available to assist you with any inquiries from the court

5

Grant of Probate

The Probate Registry sends you the Grant of Probate in the post

6

Estate Administration

The executors then handle all aspects of estate administration

Why Choose Our Wellington Probate Services?

Fixed-Fee Pricing

No hourly rates or surprise charges - transparent pricing from the start

Wellington High Court Expertise

Extensive experience with Wellington High Court filing requirements and procedures

Fast Processing

Most applications filed within 5-7 business days of receiving documents

Common Wellington Probate Questions

How long does probate take in Wellington?

Most applications are processed within 4-6 weeks of filing at Wellington High Court, depending on the complexity of the estate.

What are the Wellington High Court filing fees?

Court filing fees are $260 additional and paid directly to Wellington High Court. Our fixed-fee pricing covers all legal services only.

Do I need to appear in court?

No, these applications are dealt with on the papers by the probate registry. Most probate applications are processed without requiring any personal appearances.

Can you help with complex Wellington estates?

Yes, we handle estates of all sizes and complexities throughout the Wellington region, including estates with multiple properties, business interests, and international assets.

Ready to Start Your Wellington Probate Application?

Contact our Wellington team for a free consultation and fixed-fee quote.

Phone

027 603 6144

Email

rion@rionnorris.com

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Rion Norris

Verified by the New Zealand Law Society

Probate Lawyer, Christchurch, NZ

Rion is the lawyer behind Simply Probate. Based in Christchurch, he helps families through the legal complexities of probate and intestacy, with clear, compassionate guidance and a commitment to making legal processes understandable. Rion pioneered Simply Probate as a technology-driven platform to provide probate and intestacy applications for an affordable fixed fee.