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New, online automated interview to create documents for application to High Court for grant of letters of administration on intestacy (no will). No appointment needed, you can do this nationwide from home in your own time. Most lawyers charge $1000+. Suitable for application by only adult child of … View moreNew, online automated interview to create documents for application to High Court for grant of letters of administration on intestacy (no will). No appointment needed, you can do this nationwide from home in your own time. Most lawyers charge $1000+. Suitable for application by only adult child of deceased. Click on this link to go direct to the interview. autom.io...
Concerns about emergency access to a large Canterbury township have been raised after fire blocked the main entry for about two hours.
More than 2500 residents live in Pegasus – a standalone township off State Highway 1 near Woodend in North Canterbury – but they were blocked from entering or… View moreConcerns about emergency access to a large Canterbury township have been raised after fire blocked the main entry for about two hours.
More than 2500 residents live in Pegasus – a standalone township off State Highway 1 near Woodend in North Canterbury – but they were blocked from entering or leaving as firefighters battled a suspicious blaze at the highway intersection on Wednesday evening.
An emergency exit road that opened eventually was described by emergency services staff as "not ideal".
Do you think changes need to be made to Pegasus' emergency access road? Are you concerned, or not bothered, by the fact Pegasus only has one official way in and out?
Longer, hotter summers are creating more instances of potentially toxic algae in Canterbury rivers, authorities say.
Health warnings remain in place for the Ashley/Rakahuri River, near the Rangiora-Loburn bridge and for a short stretch of the Waimakariri River where the Otukaikino water mixes into… View moreLonger, hotter summers are creating more instances of potentially toxic algae in Canterbury rivers, authorities say.
Health warnings remain in place for the Ashley/Rakahuri River, near the Rangiora-Loburn bridge and for a short stretch of the Waimakariri River where the Otukaikino water mixes into the Waimakariri, near the State Highway 1 and Main North Rd bridges.
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Your generosity is helping to ensure we have another successful Wasp Wipeout season this summer. Baiting is about to start in some areas so thank you to those who are volunteering to help put it out. You can donate to Wasp Wipeout here: givealittle.co.nz... or find out more here: … View moreYour generosity is helping to ensure we have another successful Wasp Wipeout season this summer. Baiting is about to start in some areas so thank you to those who are volunteering to help put it out. You can donate to Wasp Wipeout here: givealittle.co.nz... or find out more here: www.stuff.co.nz...
A new Dr is joining the Medical Center - George graduated from Otago Medical School in 2011 and has been working mostly in the hospital system. He has a special interest in trauma and musculoskeletal disorders and as a result has recently completed 4 years in orthopaedics as a registrar. He has now… View moreA new Dr is joining the Medical Center - George graduated from Otago Medical School in 2011 and has been working mostly in the hospital system. He has a special interest in trauma and musculoskeletal disorders and as a result has recently completed 4 years in orthopaedics as a registrar. He has now developed an interest in primary care and is excited to be a member of our team.
Enroll here at www.silverstreammedicalcentre.co.nz...
This spectacular free range butterflied chicken from Tegel will be the star of the table. Seasoned with tasty Peri Peri marinade it's perfectly matched with Tzatziki yoghurt dip and fragrant couscous.
Try cooking it on the BBQ; it takes less time than a standard chicken plus it'll … View moreThis spectacular free range butterflied chicken from Tegel will be the star of the table. Seasoned with tasty Peri Peri marinade it's perfectly matched with Tzatziki yoghurt dip and fragrant couscous.
Try cooking it on the BBQ; it takes less time than a standard chicken plus it'll pick up all those fabulous barbecue flavours.
Combine good company with good food and your summer will be sizzling
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Contractors are busy dealing with a bit of a clean up in Pegasus following Wednesday's winds...
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New, online automated interview to create documents for application to High Court for grant of letters of administration. No appointment needed, you can do this from home in your own time. Suitable for application by adult child of deceased. Not suitable for application by surviving spouse, which… View moreNew, online automated interview to create documents for application to High Court for grant of letters of administration. No appointment needed, you can do this from home in your own time. Suitable for application by adult child of deceased. Not suitable for application by surviving spouse, which will need a separate similar 'interview' which is not yet finished. Fee ($575 incl GST) includes consent forms for other siblings to sign. If no other siblings, fee will be $460. Click on this link to go direct to the interview.
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Last year I said 'most' NZ lawyers charged $1500 or more for probate or letters of administration.
That was probably an over-statement.
I've been making further enquiries.
Most seem to charge between $1000 and $1500, plus GST and plus disbursements (the $200 High Court filing … View moreLast year I said 'most' NZ lawyers charged $1500 or more for probate or letters of administration.
That was probably an over-statement.
I've been making further enquiries.
Most seem to charge between $1000 and $1500, plus GST and plus disbursements (the $200 High Court filing fee).
I don't know what local firms (Rangiora/Kaiapoi) charge. So please don't take these comments personally. (Feel free to add a comment to tell us what you charge.)
Checketts McKay in Wanaka get the Angel Award so far - estimated $400-600 plus disbursements.
The IMBM [I Must Be Mistaken] Award goes to the 5 firms identified so far (out of the 22 firms surveyed to date) whose estimates were between $2000-$3500 - they were all North Island firms and I am not going to be more specific than that.
The 4 firms (so far) who were less than $1000 were all South Island: in Wanaka (as above), Timaru, Dunedin, and Oamaru.
There may well be others. I don't have time or money to do a comprehensive survey.
In my opinion, anything over $1500 requires a special explanation, if it is only for getting the grant of administration and not for the rest of the estate administration.
So ask first, and remember you have the option of using Kiwilaw's highly competitive online service for $460. (You knew that! Yes! Please tell your friends and family.)
(I have renamed the IMBM Award - previously it was called something else but I realised that might be considered discourteous towards lawyers.)
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