Hannah manages Holland Beckett’s independent trusteeships and assists with all aspects of trust administration and ancillary estate planning. Hannah joined Holland Beckett as a Practice Assistant in 2021 and quickly moved into a Legal Secretary role in the Succession and Estates team. She completed her Legal Executive Diploma while at Holland Beckett and then relocated …
Maia Adams is a solicitor 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 semi-contentious …
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, …
Ella Rose is a Registered 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 …
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 …
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 is a proud Tauranga local, born, raised, and educated in the region. He began his legal career in Auckland while completing his university studies, before returning home to Tauranga and joining Holland Beckett in 1976. He became Partner in 1979 following the passing of his father, the firm’s founder, Bill Holland Snr. Over a …
Luke specialises in property, rural, business and asset planning law. He joined Holland Beckett in 2006 and was appointed a Partner in 2014. Luke manages an experienced team across the Tauranga and Whakatāne offices. Luke’s experience includes the following: Residential and commercial conveyancing and structuring advice for private individuals and developers. Negotiating large forestry, dairy …
