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Haigh Lyon
Level 14, 34 Shortland Street,
Auckland,
New Zealand.

Tel: 64 9 306 0600
Fax: 64 9 307 0353
Family Protection law

Your father dies and leaves you with a token sum of money. Or your mother's property passes on to her second husband, leaving nothing for you and your siblings. Is this the end of the matter?

The Family Protection Act is intended to recognise a parent or grandparent's moral obligation to provide for the family. A Court is empowered to "re-write" the will so that appropriate provision is made. Often a settlement can be negotiated without the need to go to Court.

If you are dissatisfied with the inheritance you have been left, have missed out or need to defend a family protection claim, please call us.

Family Protection claims and proceedings
Testamentary promises claims
Family settlements
Deeds of arrangement
Advising trustees, beneficiaries and claimants
Effective & pragmatic negotiation and mediation


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Other areas of expertise:
Civil Litigation
Commercial Law
Criminal Law
Employment Advice
Employment Disputes
Enduring Powers of Attorney
Estate Administration & Probate
Family Protection
Relationship Property
Residential Conveyancing and Property
Trusts and Asset Protection
Wills

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