MLC Form 21 Application for succession2
If a death certificate is not readily available by reasonable enquiry the Court may accept other evidence as to death.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-21-Application-for-succession2F.pdf (919 kb)
If a death certificate is not readily available by reasonable enquiry the Court may accept other evidence as to death.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-21-Application-for-succession2F.pdf (919 kb)
If a death certificate is not readily available by reasonable inquiry, the Court may accept other evidence as to death.
Māori incorporation shares If the family wishes, the MLC can include incorporation shares in a succession order unless: • administration was granted before 1 July 1993 • the person died before 1 July 1994 and their will is dated before 1 July 1993.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.7E-SEP21-Succession-Factsheet.pdf (362 kb)
Māori incorporation shares If the family wishes, the Māori Land Court can include incorporation shares in a succession order unless: • administration was granted before 1 July 1993 • the person died before 1 July 1994 and their will is dated before 1 July 1993.
Māori incorporation shares If the family wishes, the Māori Land Court can include incorporation shares in a succession order unless: • administration was granted before 1 July 1993 • the person died before 1 July 1994 and their will is dated before 1 July 1993.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-succession-english.pdf (1.2 mb)
If a death certificate is not readily available by reasonable inquiry, the Court may accept other evidence as to death.
Documents/SILNA/S113-29-93-Appln-to-Determine-Successors-for-SILNA-Lands-Hawea-Wanaka.pdf (407 kb)
Before 6 February 2021 Succession applications are decided by Māori Land Court judges.
Māori Land Court application guides How to apply for succession Date produced: December 2025 Last modified: June 2026 Before you apply Types of succession applications 2 māorilandcourt.co.nz Supporting documents required: death certificate (if a death certificate is not available the Court may accept other evidence of death you may have, for example, a photo of the deceased’s headstone or copy of the funeral program)...
How-do-I-user-guides/How-to-apply-for-succession.pdf (508 kb)
If a death certificate is not readily available by reasonable enquiry the Court may accept other evidence as to death.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-22-Application-for-succession2F.pdf (216 kb)
For example, for an application for succession, you’ll need a death certificate, any grant of administration (grant of probate2 or letters of administration3) or the original will, minutes of a whānau meeting if a whānau trust is required, and consents of the proposed trustees.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.6E-OCT21-Applications.pdf (335 kb)