Maia Adams is a Law Clerk in the Succession and Estates team. Maia joined Holland Beckett as a Practice Assistant in 2022 and has since worked in various administrative roles throughout the firm whilst completing her studies at the University of Waikato. Maia has a keen interest in estate planning, trust and estate administration, and …
Kate Duncan is a legal executive in our Whakatāne property and commercial, and estates teams. Kate joined Holland Beckett in October 2021 as receptionist in our Whakatane office, before becoming a legal secretary. She completed her New Zealand Diploma in Legal Executive Studies in October 2024. Kate works alongside Jayden McNeil in the property/commercial team, …
Courtney is a Senior Solicitor in Holland Beckett’s succession and estates team, working over the Tauranga and Rotorua offices. Courtney grew up in Rotorua. After completing her degree in Wellington, she began her legal career back in her hometown, gaining valuable experience in general legal practice. Courtney joined Holland Beckett in 2024 after a period …
Ella Rose is a Legal Executive in the Holland Beckett succession and estates team. Ella joined Holland Beckett as an Administration Assistant in 2019. She gained experience working as a Legal Secretary in the succession and estates team before working closely with Bill Holland as a Legal Executive. She then spent two years in London …
Desiree joined our Whakātane team in 2015, specialising in Wills, Estate Planning and Estate Administration. Having lived most of her life in Whakātane, Desiree has a vast knowledge of the Whakatāne area and is well known in the community. Desiree has 34 years local experience in the Trustee industry, specialising in Estate planning, Wills, Enduring …
Tereasa is a registered legal executive in Holland Beckett’s succession and estates team. Tereasa joined Holland Beckett in 2005 and has gained experience in a variety of areas of law including property, family and litigation before deciding to specialise in estate administration and estate planning. Tereasa’s experience means she can offer a complete and seamless …
Heather is a legal executive in Holland Beckett’s succession and estates team. Heather joined Holland Beckett in 2007 and subsequently completed her Legal Executive Diploma in 2008. Heather spent much of that time in Luke Stewart’s property and commercial team, before moving into the succession and estates team in 2024. Heather is an experienced legal …
Jo-Anne is the Estates Manager of Holland Beckett’s succession and estates team. She joined Holland Beckett in April 1989 and has specialised in estate administration for over 30 years. Jo-Anne can assist clients with estate planning (including preparing Wills and enduring powers of attorney) and estate administration. Jo-Anne has the experience and expertise to administer …
Rebecca is an estates, trust and elder law specialist. With a background in contentious trusts and estates, Rebecca brings a unique and practical perspective for her clients. Rebecca advises on: Estate Planning – Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney, Advance Care Plans & Living Wills Estate Administration – Probate, Letters of Administration, Letters of Administration with Will Annexed, …
Bill Holland is a consultant at Holland Beckett, specialising in trust law and in commercial and property transactions. The firm was founded by his late father, Bill Holland Snr. Bill was born, raised and educated in Tauranga. While completing his University qualifications he worked for a large Auckland law firm for two years before returning …
