Estates

Ensuring peace of mind for today

Coping with the death of a loved one can be extremely challenging, to then negotiate the processes involved with the estate even more so. So too can planning for the event seem overwhelming. With our assistance you can prepare correctly, ensuring peace of mind for today, tomorrow and the years that follow.

Having acted for many generations of Waitaki families over the years we have a large and highly respected estate practice in this field. Our local knowledge and ingrained professionalism ensures a thorough and prudent service. This is often a significant and important responsibility to be tasked to – one we are proud to be trusted with.

Our services include:
  • Application for probate and letters of administration to the High Court of New Zealand
  • Closure of bank accounts
  • Realisation of investments
  • Payment of debts
  • Transmission of properties
  • Distributions
  • Payment of estate tax to the IRD
  • Advice to executors of estates regarding their duties and obligations