MLC succession english
Notice of the application to the High Court or the Family Court should be filed with the Māori Land Court so that it will not inadvertently make any orders before the High Court or the Family Court has dealt with the matter.
Notice of the application to the High Court or the Family Court should be filed with the Māori Land Court so that it will not inadvertently make any orders before the High Court or the Family Court has dealt with the matter.
Notice of the application to the High Court or the Family Court should be filed with the Māori Land Court so that it will not inadvertently make any orders before the High Court or the Family Court has dealt with the matter.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-succession-english.pdf (1.2 mb)
The deceased will have named the executor in his/her will, and the appointment of that person is confirmed by the High Court. When an executor is confirmed by the High Court, that Court issues probate in his/her favour.
The deceased will have named the executor in his/her will, and the appointment of that person is confirmed by the High Court. When an executor is confirmed by the High Court, that Court issues probate in his/her favour.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-incorporations-english.pdf (856 kb)
File the application at the Māori Land court office in the district where the land is located. 11 The Māori Land Court will contact you.
File the application at the Māori Land court office in the district where the land is located. 11 The Māori Land Court will contact you.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-title-improvement-english.pdf (385 kb)
For any other application, you can apply to the Family Court or High Court. Due to the cost, you may prefer to apply to the Family Court rather than the High Court.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.7E-SEP21-Succession-Factsheet.pdf (362 kb)
Court hearing process | Te hātepe ā-Kooti Nine pātai were asked about the court hearing.
Documents/Misc/MLC-User-Survey-2025-Infographic-V5-Te-Reo-Headings.pdf (372 kb)
This is separate from the Court’s own processes and is not to be confused with any hui or Court hearing lead by the Māori Land Court.
Once again, given my role as a Judge of the Court I am not at liberty to comment on how well the Court performs its function in dealing with successions.
Documents/Judges-corner-articles/MLC-2014-Jun-Judges-Corner-Ambler-J.pdf (191 kb)