Wills Westenra Limited - Family Law & Property Legal Services

Wills Westenra Ltd is a family-friendly boutique law practice located in Whangarei, Northland, New Zealand. Established in 2008 and previously known as Cook Westenra Ltd, the firm is directed by Megan Wills and Bridget Westenra. The practice operates with a team of five lawyers and two registered Legal Executives, supported by experienced staff who pride themselves on being professional yet empathetic.

The firm specialises in comprehensive family law services, including care of children matters, relationship property disputes, family violence and protection orders, adoption proceedings, and mental health representation. Their conveyancing services cover residential and commercial property transactions, subdivisions, and retirement village occupation right agreements. The commercial law team handles business sales and purchases, commercial leases, and various business-related legal matters.

Wills Westenra also provides extensive estate planning services, including will drafting, estate administration, and estate litigation under the Family Protection Act and Testamentary Promises Act. The firm assists clients with enduring powers of attorney, property management orders, and trust establishment and administration for both family and charitable purposes. With Megan Wills recently appointed as a Notary Public in December 2024, the firm can now provide notarial services for documents intended for overseas use. The team engages in regular training to keep pace with the evolving legal environment, striving to build lasting relationships while providing quality advice during difficult times for clients and their families.