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Succession and Trust application forms
Form 20: Certificate by administrator
Rule 10.2(3), Sections 111 or 113
(PDF 263 kb)
Form 21: Succession (grant of administration)
Rule 10.2(2)(a), Sections 113 and 117
(PDF 370 kb)
Form 22: Succession (no grant of administration)
Rule 10.2(1),(2), Sections 113 and 118
(PDF 371 kb)
Form 23: Application for whānau trust (with succession)
Rule 12.3, Section 214
(PDF 14...
Where a determination or order has already been made by a Registrar, affected persons may also apply
to the court to seek a review of that determination or order.
The mediation process
Apply for dispute resolution
You can apply for dispute resolution for a matter relating to Māori land if all the people involved in the dispute agree to using this service.
Where no standard rate applies complete the following estimate (GST inclusive)
Preparation $
Attendances $
Reading research and reports $
Documentation preparation $
Telephone attendances $
Court attendances $
Correspondence $
Other Activities
$
$
$
$
Disbursements
$
$
$
$
TOTAL (including GST) of all boxes $
Signed by the Provider: Dated: / /
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Acknowledgement and confirmation by the Applican...
In addition, there were requirements in Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 and previous legislation for the transmittal of Māori Land Court orders as to title, which had not been consistently applied. Much has been achieved by the project for Māori land owners, their whanau and hapu by giving greater certainty to title issues.
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Pay the right people
You must ensure that the funds received for the trust are applied for the benefit of the shareholders or beneficiaries of that trust.
To achieve this change is possible only in particular circumstances and strict rules apply.
Similarly, partition of land, ie cutting it up into smaller parcels, has become particularly difficult and happens rarely.
It is essential that the Court applies s 222 of the Act carefully to ensure the most appropriate nominees are appointed to the role of trustee having regard to their ability, experience and knowledge and their broad acceptability to the beneficiaries.
