Probate Applications 2025 - Best Practice - 9 December 2025 (On Demand)
1 CPD Hour
Description
Master the art of probate applications—from simple to complex—with practical insights, expert tips, and a step-by-step walkthrough of High Court Rules forms in this essential webinar for legal professionals
This webinar will cover both simple and complex probate applications. We will first take a detailed step by step look through the High Court Rules forms, identifying key issues that can derail even a simple probate application. Then we will go through complications that may arise and how best to address them.
The approach is very practical and focused on ensuring successful applications. This webinar is suitable for all lawyers and legal executives who prepare probate applications or are interested in doing so.
The information covered will be:
- A detailed look at High Court Rules forms PR1AA, PR1, and PR7.
- Tips and tricks for a successful application
- Powers of attorney for probate
- Renunciations
- Unusual appointment clauses
- Condition of the will
ORIGINAL BROADCAST DATE
9 December 2025
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Attendees will be confident completing probate applications. They will be able to identify and address issues with ease. They will have the knowledge to draft applications that are successful first time, saving their and their clients’ resources.
SUITED TO
Lawyers and legal executives. Level is introductory to intermediate. Not suited to very knowledgeable practitioners.
PRESENTER
Anne Murdoch Moar, Registrar of the High Court
Registrar Anne Murdoch Moar is an experienced High Court Registrar with extensive knowledge of probate and administration applications. She currently leads a team of Technical Specialists at the Wellington High Court.