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Probate, wills, estate administration, reseal grants, transmission to executors

Bereaved? You don't need to visit a lawyer's office - Kiwilaw's online services can STILL make your legal paperwork simpler, less expensive, and easily accessible - and still legally accurate - nationwide!

Fast track here - to probate enquiry (or for letters of administration)

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Discover how we can help ease your burden at this difficult time. 

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How to obtain a ‘grant of administration’ – usually ‘probate’ – for $759 (or a bit more, or a bit less)

How to ‘administer the estate’ – get it right, keep it simple, get help when you need it – including land

How to ‘reseal’ an overseas grant of administration for use in New Zealand, for $707 (or $507 if you use our online form)

For other NZ lawyers: how to get ready-to-sign probate documents for $490

How to get a new will for $96 (or a pack of blank will forms for $15)

How to access other resources from Kiwilaw and elsewhere

You can use Kiwilaw without fear. You start by answering a series of simple questions online. The documents then turn up with easy to follow instructions on what to sign and how to get them witnessed etc. It’s really straightforward.' - Paul Barnes, Auckland (Feb 2019)

About Kiwilaw – a different type of law firm

Read about Kiwilaw's founder, history and philosophy so you can understand why we are trusted to deliver the services you need.
head and shoulders photo of Cheryl Simes
Kiwilaw – like its lawyer-founder, Cheryl Simes – has always been different.

And difficult.

And always with reasons, as noted by Cheryl’s own lawyer – the late Peter Gorringe.

She asked him more than a decade ago, ‘Am I unreasonably difficult?’

He replied, without hesitation, ‘No! You are difficult – but you always have reasons.’

She took it as a compliment.

More about Kiwilaw → about About Kiwilaw – the evolution of a different type of law firm

Kiwilaw made the process simple by providing clear and precise instructions as to who needs to sign what and where. They even provided me with an addressed envelope and covering letter for me to send the completed documentation off to the High Court in Wellington. - Wayne Reid, Dec 2019
Need a new will?

Need a new will? Take a moment or two to make a simple will today

Everyone over 18 should have a will.

Even if they are in New Zealand only temporarily, they should have a New Zealand will – at least for their New Zealand assets. (Your overseas will is probably valid in New Zealand but will require extra paperwork, including expert evidence from a lawyer from the country where the will was signed or where your permanent home is. A will made in New Zealand doesn’t need that extra paperwork, even if your permanent home is not New Zealand.)

If you have New Zealand savings, Kiwisaver, life insurance, or land, making a legally valid will is a simple way to save your family unnecessary complications – and higher legal costs – if you suddenly die.

If you have children under 18, you can also use your will to appoint someone else to help make the big decisions for them – a ‘testamentary guardian’.

Read More → about Need a new will? or need to check your DIY will?