Australia & New Zealand
Succession:
Tax:
Geographic
State/territory variation, family provision claims, superannuation death benefits, relationshipCategory enum on FamilyProvisionClaim (7 categories), whangai (Maori customary adoption) recognition on MaoriLandDetails, customaryAdoptionRecognised on AboriginalLandDetails (kupai omasker, NSW s4.4)
Succession rules for AU and NZ: superannuation binding death benefit nominations, family provision claims, Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander land, NZ Property (Relationships) Act, testamentary promises, and Maori land under Te Ture Whenua.
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Extension Fields
| Field | Type | Req | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| aboriginalLandDetails | array | ||
| familyProvisionClaims | array | ||
| jurisdiction | string | ||
| maoriLandDetails | array | ||
| notes | string | ||
| nzPRA | Nzproperty relationships act | ||
| superannuationNominations | array | ||
| testamentaryPromises | array |
Example Scenarios
3 case studies use this extension.
Harrison Marsh LLP
Eliminating re-keying across 5,000 probate cases a year
Southern Cross Public Trustee
Progressive estate-building for intestate cases with no will and no executor
Te Raukura Whenua Trust
Maori land trust managing succession of Maori freehold land under Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993
At a Glance
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Subject: Jurisdiction Enquiry — Australia & New Zealand