Samantha Couch

Solicitor
Email: samantha@helmores.nz
Ph: 03 311 8008

Samantha is a solicitor specialising in relationship property, asset planning, and estate law.

She enjoys the challenges that come with working in complex areas of law and assisting her clients through their legal matters in a straightforward and down to earth manner.

Samantha believes it is crucial to get to know her clients in order to best help them with their legal matters.

    • Relationship Property

    • Estate Administration

    • Estate Disputes

    • Asset Planning

    • Property

    • Protection of Personal and Property Rights Applications

  • Samantha has acted on:

    • Planning and managing assets under the Property (Relationships) Act following a separation, including documenting and advising on Contracting Out Agreements

    • The division of relationship property following a separation including all property aspects and refinancing

    • Estate related administration following the death of a relative including obtaining probate through the High Court.

    • Resolution of estate claims and disputes under Family Protection Act, Testamentary Promises Act and Property (Relationships) Act and equity

    • Sale and purchase of residential, lifestyle and commercial properties 

    • Securing orders appointing Property Managers and Welfare Guardians through the Family Court

    • Occupation right agreements

    • Past volunteer and team leader of Community Law Canterbury

    • Past volunteer of All Stars Kids Club (special needs care program)