Cheryl Yvonne Simes
Barrister & Solicitor · Kiwilaw Probate and Estates Ltd t/a Kiwilaw
Professional Overview
Cheryl Yvonne Simes is a lawyer in Waimakariri, holding a practising certificate as a Barrister & Solicitor that expires on 30/06/2027. Admitted at the Hamilton High Court on 22/05/1998. On the register they list Property, Family as areas of practice.
Cheryl Yvonne Simes practises at Kiwilaw Probate and Estates Ltd t/a Kiwilaw. Registration on the NZ Law Society roll can be verified via the link below. LawyerFinder NZ is a directory; we do not provide legal advice.
Areas of Practice
Practice areas are self-selected by each lawyer and indicate the work they are willing to take on. The New Zealand Law Society does not accredit areas of practice. Source: NZ Law Society register, read 19 September 2026.
Law Firm
Kiwilaw Probate and Estates Ltd t/a Kiwilaw
Firm rating: 4.4(7reviews)via Google This is the firm's aggregate rating, not the individual lawyer's.
We hold 1 register entry for Kiwilaw Probate and Estates Ltd t/a Kiwilaw, in Canterbury.
Firm review summary
Kiwilaw handles probate and letters of administration applications, with most reviewers praising staff members Cheryl and Janne for clear communication, attention to detail, and straightforward processes that reduced client anxiety. The firm's online service model and accessible documentation were highlighted positively across several reviews. However, one reviewer reported a serious concern: submitting a detailed questionnaire three months prior with no response despite multiple follow-up attempts via phone, text, and email, raising questions about service reliability and data handling. Overall, the firm receives strong ratings for probate work when clients do receive engagement, though responsiveness to initial inquiries appears inconsistent.
Synthesised by Claude Haiku from 5 Google reviews of Kiwilaw Probate and Estates Ltd t/a Kiwilaw — about the firm, not Cheryl Yvonne Simes individually. Not legal advice. View source reviews.
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Firm Locations:
- • Canterbury
Areas listed by lawyers here:
- • Family
- • Property
Contact Information
📍 Location
Canterbury , Waimakariri
New Zealand
🏛️ Official Profile
View Law Society ProfilePractising certificate: Barrister & Solicitor
Issued 01/07/2026, expires 30/06/2027, as shown on the NZ Law Society register when we read it on 19 September 2026.
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