Whilst the Court is a formal court of record, the conduct of hearings is determined by the presiding Judge and cases are often prosecuted by the applicant or members of the public as opposed to the requirement of formal representation.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-2017-03-03-RDS-Report.pdf (1.1 mb)
The completed summary will be referred to a Judge who may direct further enquiries to be made, or notice of the application to be given to other people who may be interested in, or be affected by, the application. Whether a formal hearing will be required A formal hearing is required in most cases.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-applications-english.pdf (327 kb)
The application may be heard in the district where the land is situated or you can request to have the hearing at a location closer to you.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.7E-SEP21-Succession-Factsheet.pdf (362 kb)
Ngā puka taupānga me te puka Tarahiti Succession and Trust application forms External link Form 20: Certificate by administrator Rule 10.2(3), Sections 111 or 113 (PDF 85 kb) External link Form 21: Succession (grant of administration) Rule 10.2(2)(a), Sections 113 and 117 (PDF 919 kb) External link Form 22: Succession (no grant of administration) Rule 10.2(1),(2), Sections 113 and 118 (PDF 216 kb) External link Form 23: Application for whānau trust...
APPLICATION CASE Is a proceeding. A formal request to the court to exercise its power.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-2023-Glossary-of-terms.pdf (278 kb)
I/We* seek an order based on this application without formal hearing. Yes/No* If Yes, the declaration at the end of this application must be completed. 25.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-21-Application-for-succession2F.pdf (919 kb)
Generally speaking, where next of kin die before the person from whom succession is sought, the children of the next of kin are entitled to the share they would have received had they survived the deceased. 4 Notice of hearing While an applicant is not required to give formal notice of hearing to other beneficiaries, he or she is expected to consult with them and advise them of the application and when it is to be heard.
Documents/SILNA/S113-29-93-Appln-to-Determine-Successors-for-SILNA-Lands-Hawea-Wanaka.pdf (407 kb)
The trustees should request a copy of the list of beneficiaries before a meeting with them.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/20210715-Trustees-Role-and-Duties.pdf (349 kb)
How would you describe the hearings you attended online? Would you like more hearings held online?
Documents/Misc/MLC-User-Survey-2025-Infographic-V5-Te-Reo-Headings.pdf (372 kb)
If you would prefer to attend the court hearing remotely, please contact us to request to join by phone or video.
