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Karen Erasmus

Registered Legal Executive

 

Karen grew up in South Africa where she worked for a large insurance company.  Her expertise was Deceased Estates, wills, trusts and investments.  When the economy in South Africa became challenging Karen bought a funeral home.  This enabled her to provide her clients with full circle planning.

Karen moved to New Zealand in 2020 where she joined a North Shore law firm as practice manager and Legal Executive for Deceased Estates.  She joined the Schnauer & Co (SCO) team in September 2024 and looks after Deceased Estates and various other Elder Law matters.

Karen loves spending time with her granddaughter, and of course her adult children!

Expertise

  • Deceased Estates
    • Deceased estates
    • Claims on estates
    • Contesting wills
    • Family protection and testamentary promises claims
  • Elder Law
    • Enduring powers of attorney
    • Welfare guardian applications (PPPR)
    • Property manager applications (PPPR)
    • Wills

Qualifications

  • New Zealand Law Society Legal Executive Diploma
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Planning Law (South Africa)– (Certified Financial Planner)
  • Advanced Diploma in Estate and Trust Administration (South Africa)

Memberships

  • Affiliate of the New Zealand Institute of Legal Executives Inc

Services

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