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APPLICATION FOR SUCCESSION
WHEN NO GRANT OF ADMINISTRATION IS HELD
Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993
Sections 113 and 118
For more information visit www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz
Form 22
Rule 10.2(1),(2)
WHAT IS THIS FORM FOR?
If you do not intend to seek a grant of probate or administration in the estate you should complete the application for
succession without administration on Form 22.
HOW TO FILE AND COMPLETE THIS APPLICATION FORM
(i) This form must be accompanied with the
appropriate application fee and may be filed at
any office of the Court;
(ii) Please ensure that all information required on
the form is completed;
(iii) Where tick boxes are provided please ensure
you tick...
...application formsForm 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 149 kb)
Form 36...
Fee increase summary
Current rate New rate
$22 $23
$66 $68
$220 $228
$385 $399
Detailed fee list
Māori Land Court Current rate (inc
GST)
New rate
(inc GST)
Filing an application in respect of the following:
(a) hearing and determining any claim to recover damages from trespass or any other
injury to Māori freehold land
(b) hearing and determining any proceeding founded on contract or tort where debt,
demand, or damage relates to Māori freehold land
(c) any o...
The fee is shown on the application form.
A family member will need to attend the
Māori Land Court hearing to answer any
questions that the Judge might have.
The fee is shown on the application form.
A family member will need to attend the
Māori Land Court hearing to answer any
questions that the Judge might have.
Lawyers that are appointed by the Court’s own motion may:
8.1 Be a lawyer who a Judge considers meets the competency and experience criteria
set out below; and
8.2 Be required to submit an estimate of costs, but are not required to submit a Special
Aid application form.
5 There is no need to prove that civil legal aid has been applied for and has been refused, but applicants
must address why civil legal aid or other funding avenues are not reasonably available or appropr...
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