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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.
Filing your application
You can file your completed application in person at any MLC
office.
For example, an
application for succession will require a
death certificate, any grant of administration
(probate 2 or letters of administration 3) or the
original will, minutes of a whānau meeting if
a whānau trust is required and consents of
the proposed trustees.
Each application will have different
requirements and these are usually set out
in the application form or can be checked
with Court staff.
You will also need to provide:
a copy of their death certificate or other evidence of death
an original or certified copy of the will
written confirmation from any spouse or partner who wishes to surrender a lifetime right (if applicable)
consents agreeing to include succession by whāngai (if applicable)
a completed Whānau Trust application, draft trust order, written consent from trustees, and minutes from the hui agreeing to constitute a Whānau Trust (if you are also applyin...
The selections are made by the
trustees with the consent of the nominees.
CHAIRPERSON
The chairperson’s main duties are to:
• organise meetings with the assistance of the secretary
• ensure that the meeting process is followed and all matters
are attended to
• ensure that everyone is given a fair hearing
• perform their duties calmly under pressure
• endorse the meeting minutes
• perform their duties as a responsible trustee in addition to
their role as chairperson
• ensure th...
...THE TANGI OR FUNERAL OF THE DECEASED:
YES NO
3 I /WE UNDERSTAND THAT ANY WILL OF THE DECEASED DOES NOT APPLY TO SUCCESSION FOR SILNA LANDS:
YES NO
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4 I/WE CONSENT TO ALL CONTACT DETAILS FOR MYSELF AND MY WHĀNAU PROVIDED ON THIS APPLICATION FORM BEING
SHARED WITH THE GOVERNMENT AGENCIES TE PUNI KŌKIRI AND TE ARAWHITI (THE OFFICE FOR MĀORI CROWN RELATIONS)
(see note 7 on page 9)
YES NO
5 THE...
(v) Whāngai – where it is desired to include whāngai as successors the Court will normally require evidence
of their acceptance by the family either by signed consents or orally at the hearing.
(vi) Succession by will – where a testator died after 1 July 1994 the right to succeed under a will is limited by s108 of the Act
to certain classes of people.
...(Te Kuri ā Tuatai
Marae) – Redefine the
purpose for which the Māori
reservation is made
SP4 10:40AM AP-20230000034213 338(12)/93 Christine Moetara Awapuni 1L2G and 1L2F
blocks (Te Kuri ā Tuatai
Marae) – Application to the
Court to consent to a lease
agreement for a term of 5-7
years
...(Te Kuri ā Tuatai
Marae) – Redefine the
purpose for which the Māori
reservation is made
SP4 10:40AM AP-20230000034213 338(12)/93 Christine Moetara Awapuni 1L2G and 1L2F
blocks (Te Kuri ā Tuatai
Marae) – Application to the
Court to consent to a lease
agreement for a term of 5-7
years
The lease to be drawn
on the Māori Trustee’s standard form of lease suitably amended or extended as the
lessee and the agent/trustee(s) shall agree on.
2. Seek consent of Te Tumu Paeroa to be appointed agent for the lease.
3.