What is probate NZ?

What is probate NZ?

Probate means to prove the will and is a court order issued by the probate registry in Wellington confirming that the Will of a deceased person is valid and that the executor named in the Will has legal authority to administer the estate. Once the Will is approved by the probate registry, the executor(s) can legally administer the deceased’s estate by collecting the deceased’s assets, paying off any debts of the deceased, and ensuring that the remaining assets are distributed to the beneficiaries of the estate in accordance with the deceased’s wishes.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Rion has been a lawyer since 2006, practising in the UK, Australia and New Zealand. After working at large firms for his whole career, he joined the independent bar in 2022, and runs a disputes practice based in Christchurch.
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