Legal services for whānau
Our legal services for whānau are designed for the realities of life in Aotearoa, including whenua, homes, relationships, and succession. We specialise in providing accessible, culturally grounded support so whānau can navigate decisions with clarity and confidence.
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Conveyancing & Property Transfers
Buying and selling property
Māori land transactions and succession
Shared ownership, papakāinga and whānau housing projects -
Wills & Estate Planning
Wills that reflect your wishes
Guardians and care for tamariki
Transfer of intergenerational wealth
Probate and estate administration
Advice when there is no will (intestacy) -
Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPA)
Property EPA: appoint someone to manage your financial affairs
Personal Care & Welfare EPA: appoint someone to make health and wellbeing decisions
Guidance on responsibilities and rights of attorneys -
Family Trusts & Asset Protection
Establish family trusts to protect assets
Transfer property into trusts for succession planning
Advice on gifting and trust compliance
Strategies to keep whānau wealth secure -
Relationship Property Agreements
Contracting out agreements (prenups)
Separation agreements
Protect assets under the Property (Relationships) Act -
Additional Services
Elder Law: retirement village agreements, care arrangements
Charitable trusts and entities: for whānau wanting to give back