Wills and Estates Administration

This area of law is becoming ever more complex with potential claims by partners of deceased persons.

When someone in your family dies, you have to hope that they have made a sensible and valid Will. Then you need to have the estate dealt with promptly, and good judgment needs to be exercised by the executors.

We are frequently appointed as executors in our clients' Wills and we pride ourselves in being able to provide independent and objective legal advice in the administration of Estates, including claims under The Family Protection Act and The Testamentary Promises Act.

Preparation of Wills and Estates Administration is undertaken by Gary Craig, Tom Parker, John Sieprath, Stephen Temm, Philip NortonPatrick O'Halloran and Lee Cochrane.

The areas we can help you with include:

  • Administration of Estates
  • Probate
  • Family Protection claims
  • Testamentary Promises claims
  • Relationship Property claims
For more information, please contact one of our Wills and Estates Administration Specialists:

Gary Craig

Gary Craig

Gary is a senior partner at Rice Craig. He has had an active involvement in community and Law Society matters... More»»

Tom Nelson-Parker

Tom Nelson-Parker

Tom holds a degree in law from Canterbury University and was admitted to the bar in Christchurch in 1975... More»»

John Sieprath

John Sieprath

John gained his law degree from Auckland University and was admitted to the bar in 1979. He later completed... More»»

Stephen Temm

Stephen Temm

Stephen joined Rice Craig in August 2008. Outside of his family and his work, he has been actively involved in sports... More»»

Philip Norton

Philip Norton

Philip started with Rice Craig in 2005 and holds a degree in law together with a Bachelor of Management Studies from the University of Waikato.... More»»

Patrick O'Halloran

Patrick O'Halloran

Patrick commenced with Rice Craig in November 2009. He holds a degree in Law together with a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Auckland.... More»»

Lee Cochrane

Lee Cochrane

Lee started with Rice Craig in 1990. He has now rejoined the firm in May 2009 after gaining further experience working for a city law firm... More»»

 
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