A person who makes a Will (known as a Testator) has a responsibility to comply with their obligations under the Family Protection Act and also the Testamentary Promises Act. If you feel like you have been overlooked by a Will maker then find out about your rights of enforcement against the deceased’s estate. There are time limits in respect to bringing a claim so it is important to get timely advice to understand your position.
Estate claims
Estate claims team
Kylie Pascoe
Partner
Partner
Kylie Pascoe
Kylie Pascoe became a Partner at Nicholsons in 2003 and has been with the firm since 1999. She heads the litigation team at Nicholsons and specialises in criminal law, civil litigation, employment law and estate matters. She has vast experience as a courtroom litigator and regularly appears in criminal jury trials in both the High Court and District Court jurisdictions. Kylie enjoys assisting clients to resolve all types of disputes in her chosen areas of law.
Area of expertise
Employment
Civil
Criminal Defence
Emily Forsyth
Senior Solicitor - Litigation Team with Kylie Pascoe
Senior Solicitor - Litigation Team with Kylie Pascoe
Emily Forsyth
Emily works in the litigation team, alongside partner Kylie Pascoe. She has a strong passion for litigation and is involved in a broad range of complex and sophisticated legal matters. Emily has developed experience across multiple areas of litigation and is well-equipped to assist with matters of varying complexity, providing support throughout all stages of litigation. Her experience extends to proceedings before the District Court, High Court, Parole Board and Tenancy Tribunal. She also undertakes Duty Lawyer responsibilities at the New Plymouth District Court and holds approval to conduct Legal Aid PAL1 matters.
Born and raised in Taranaki, Emily returned home after completing her Bachelor of Laws at the University of Waikato in 2023.
Area of expertise
Criminal Defence
Employment
Civil
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