Empower your future: why every adult needs Enduring Powers of Attorney
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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
Why, and how often, should I review my will?
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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
How long does it take to pay out an estate after someone dies?
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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
Why you need a will – done the right way
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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
Who’s got the power? Why you should set up Enduring Powers of Attorney
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Enduring Powers of Attorney let you decide who can make decisions about you and your property if you can’t make those decisions due to illness or injury.… Read More
Contesting a will: who can lay claim to your assets?
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Your will can be contested and it happens more often than people realise. … Read More
What happens to your debt when you die?
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Does your debt disappear when you die, or are your family obliged to pay your debts when you pass away?… Read More
Who should have my assets when I die? Deferring that decision
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It is sometimes difficult for a person to decide how to distribute their assets, if they believe a change of circumstances for their intended beneficiaries is possible.… Read More
Are you mentally capable of signing a will?
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How do you tell if someone is mentally capable of signing a will? What does the law say?… Read More
Thinking of a retirement village?
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As you become older, your residential living needs change, and moving may become necessary. There are four general types of residential arrangements that you can consider.… Read More