Relationship problems can be emotionally and financially devastating. We help take the stress out of the legal side of relationships with our transparent approach to law.

• Contracting Out Agreements
• Separation Agreements
• Dissolution of Marriage

It’s crucial to write a will in the right way. We can assist with wills, reviews and disputes.

• Will Drafting
• Administration Act
• Wills Act
• Reviews & Disputes

People create trusts for all sorts of reasons. We can assist with all aspects of setting up, managing and restructuring trusts.

• Formation, Reviews & Amendments
• Change of Trustees
• Appointment & Removal of Beneficiaries
• Trust Management & Administration
• Resettlement & Restructuring
• Winding up of Trusts

Loved ones getting older shouldn’t add to the complication of life. We’re here to help guide you through the legal aspects of elder management.

• Wills
• EPOAS
• Trusts & Memorandum of Wishes
• Rest Home Subsidy Applications
• Management of Elderly/Disabled Client' Affairs
• Protection of Personal Property & Rights (PPPR) Applications
• Rest Home Agreements/Occupation Right Agreements (ORA)

Dealing with the loss of a loved one or close friend is always difficult. Our estates team will look after the legal details so you can concentrate on taking care of yourself and your family.

• Estate Administration
• Estate Probates
• Letters of Administration
• Estates (Overseas & NZ-based)
• Estate Disputes & Claims

Kristine King is a Notary Public as granted by the Archbishop of Canterbury.

Please note Notary services are unavailable under COVID-19 alert levels 3 & 4

• Services are by appointment only.
• Please ring (09) 623-0515 or email reception@dklaw.co.nz.
• Documents are required prior to appointment, including any instructions relating to the service to be performed.
• We do not have a translator on site. You must have sufficient English to identify yourself; that you understand the nature, contents and effect of the document; and are willing to perform the formalities of execution (swearing or deposing).
• Photocopies cannot be certified. Originals must be presented.
• Your current passport or NZ government issued ID (NZ driver licence, current passport or firearms licence) must be produced as identification and confirmation of your signature for all witnessing.