However, an administrator³ appointed under a grant of administration⁴ can vote once the shares are vested⁵ in the administrator.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.7E-SEP21-Succession-Factsheet.pdf (355 kb)
When an administrator is appointed by the High Court, the court issues a grant of letters of administration (a female administrator is called an administratrix). 4 A grant of administration from the High Court is generally required to enable the assets of a deceased person to be transferred to those entitled to the assets.
When an administrator is appointed by the High Court, the court issues a grant of letters of administration (a female administrator is called an administratrix). 4 A grant of administration from the High Court is generally required to enable the assets of a deceased person to be transferred to those entitled to the assets.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-succession-english.pdf (1.2 mb)
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.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-21-Application-for-succession2.pdf (617 kb)
When an administrator is appointed by the High Court, it issues a grant of letters of administration.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-2023-Glossary-of-terms.pdf (278 kb)
Please provide a copy of your whānau member's will and letters of administration or grant of probate with your application.
These records comprise the administrative documentation that support and give effect to the decisions of the Māori Land Court and Māori Appellate Court pertaining (but not being limited to) the exercise of the jurisdiction of the Court with respect to the ownership and utilisation of Māori land and the subsequent maintenance and accuracy of the Māori land title records by the Court administration.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-2017-03-03-RDS-Report.pdf (1.1 mb)
The trustees of a reservation may: • authorise and/or issue permits of lawful activities on the reservation • apply to the Māori Land Court for directions about the administration of the reservation and the powers and obligations of the trustees • call meetings of interested persons about the administration of the reservation • appoint and employ, on behalf of the trustees, any advisers that may enable the better admin...
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-maori-reservations-english.pdf (389 kb)
INVESTIGATING THE ADMINISTRATION OF A RESERVATION A beneficiary can apply to the MLC to conduct an inquiry into the administration of the reservation.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.4E-OCT21-Maori-Reservations.pdf (348 kb)
Or go online to maorilandcourt.govt.nz/apply/fees- and-forms What to file with your application You should file documents in support of your case. 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.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.6E-OCT21-Applications.pdf (335 kb)
