Trustee duties
Ngā mōhiotanga
Acquaintance
As a trustee you need to know:
what is being administered by the trust (any land or other assets of the trust)
the terms of trust (your powers and responsibilities under the trust order)
all the issues affecting the trust.
Request for fee remittal, reduction or refund form Ō mātou tari a-rohe
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Application forms
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The
extent to which they are included depends on:
• whether they are related by blood to the deceased
• their connection to the whenua
• the tikanga of the relevant iwi or hapū
Payment of funds
Section 242 of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993
If money is being held on behalf of the deceased by a trust or incorporation, the Court can make an
order for the payment of those funds to the people determined entitled under the succession
application.
If you're unsure whether this guidance applies to your situation, or need help
preparing an application, please contact your local Māori Land Court o�ce.
You can also find out more online at www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz
What costs are involved with appeals and charging
orders?
If you're unsure whether this guidance applies to your
situation, or need help preparing an application, please
contact your local Māori Land Court office.
You can also find out more online at
www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz/ Appeals /Charging orders
What costs are involved with appeals and
charging orders?
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FULL NAMES OF THEIR PARENTS: Male Female Deceased
(a) Parent:
(b) Parent:
FULL NAMES OF THEIR BROTHERS AND SISTERS: Male Female Deceased
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
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Other information which may assist the Court in finding land interests owned by deceased/owner:
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