Wills, estates & life planning

If you’re considering giving a significant gift like property or financial support to family, it’s worth ensuring your generosity is legally sound.… Read More

Your Will sets out how you’d like your property to be dealt with when you die (your estate) and who you want to carry out your wishes.… Read More

Your Will sets out how you’d like your property to be dealt with when you die (your estate) and who you want to carry out your wishes.… Read More

As you begin your summer DIY projects, be wary of making your Will one of them. A Will is an important legal document which sets out your wishes when you pass away, but it needs to be prepared properly to do its job. … Read More

There are many reasons why whanau might want to lend money to each other. However, despite having the best of intentions, there is scope for things to go wrong if the loan is not properly documented. … Read More

Commencing a new relationship later in life is now a very common reality for lots of couples and with that, quite often come blended families with adult children. This article discusses some important legal considerations and discussions worth having with your partner.… Read More

Having Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPOA) in place is just as important as a will to protect yourself and your assets during your lifetime.… Read More

As life changes, so do your circumstances, assets and wishes. A thorough and up to date Will ensures your wishes are respected when you die, and simplifies the administration of your estate for your grieving loved ones. … Read More

There is a process when someone dies to establish that the will is the right one, or to give someone the power to administer the estate. Most estates take approx. 7 months to a year to complete.… Read More

Around 1500 people in New Zealand die every year without a will. This guide sets out the what, why and how of making a will.… Read More