Hannah Whyte
LLBĀ , LLMAssociate
- Trusts
- Personal Law
- Rebecca Taylor
- Legal Assistant
- T: +64 27 328 0330
- E: rebecca.taylor@tp.co.nz
- Estate Administration
- Trust Administration
- Succession Planning
- Wills & Enduring Powers of Attorney
Hannah specialises in trusts and estate matters. With a master's degree in Wills, Estates, and Trusts, Hannah combines her academic knowledge with practical experience to deliver effective legal solutions.
She began her career in general practice in New South Wales, gaining valuable expertise in commercial and litigation issues, including court appearances and alternative dispute resolution. Her passion for trusts and elder law led her to focus exclusively on trusts and estates upon returning to New Zealand.
Hannah excels in handling complex probate and administration applications, trust reviews, and asset planning. She guides trustees and executors through administration, advises on wills, powers of attorney, occupation right agreements, and develops tailored strategies for her clients.
Her experience includes advising on trust establishment, succession planning, and preparing complex probate applications. She also validates informal wills, provides guidance on insolvent estates and Residential Care Subsidy applications, and ensures compliance with the Charities Act 2005 for charitable trusts and incorporated societies. Additionally, she reviews clients' affairs under the Trusts Act 2019 and assists with trust asset distribution.
Hannah is based in our Christchurch office.