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Areas of expertise

Trusts & Estates
Wills
Powers of attorney
Estate administration
Asset planning

Qualifications

LLB (Canterbury) Dip LIS

Alternative contact

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Erin Warren

Shona is an Associate in our trusts and estates team.

Shona previously worked in small and mid-sized firms specialising in private client, trusts and estates.

Shona particularly enjoys working with older clients and she specialises in the law as it relates to older clients.

"I enjoy helping people to structure and manage their legal affairs so that they are best placed to transition through various stages of their lives with the minimum of stress."


Shona is a Founding member of NZLS Canterbury Westland Branch Elder Law Special Interest Group.

News & Opinions

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Recent work:

  • Application to the Family Court for orders to protect a person subject to elder abuse by a family member;
  • Application to the Court to have an unsigned document declared a valid Will.
  • Administration of simple and complex estates.
  • Advise on and wind-up Family Trusts.

Our experts

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Maria Young
Trusts and Estates – Principal

T: +64 3 335 3456

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Peter Eastgate
Trusts and Estates - Principal

T: +64 3 335 3455

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Rebecca Harris
Trusts and Estates – Senior Associate

T: +64 3 339 5665

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Kimberlee Smith
Trusts and Estates – Associate

T: +64 3 339 5632

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Miranda Norrie
Trusts and Estates - Associate

T: +64 3 335 3462

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Danielle Coldicott
Trusts and Estates - Estates Manager

T: +64 3 335 3465

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Jenna Tolchard
Trusts and Estates – Registered Legal Executive

T: +64 3 335 3485

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