You may be surprised to learn that it is very hard to completely write certain family members out of your will under New Zealand law. Testamentary freedom is not what people think it is. Losing...Read More
Have you been considering making a will or a set of enduring powers of attorney? Many people are using their unexpected spare time during the lockdown to get up to date on the paperwork they might...Read More
Trusts are a popular form of asset protection in New Zealand. According to Ministry of Justice data, there are over 300,000 trusts in New Zealand. However, as New Zealand’s ageing population...Read More
There is a vast number of people in New Zealand who don’t think it’s necessary to make a Will. Perhaps you think that because you don’t own a house, or investments that it’s not worth...Read More
One of the most common phrases you may hear concerning administering a person’s estate when they die is “obtaining a grant of probate”. However, what is probate and why is it...Read More
Having a Will in place is important for a variety of reasons. One of the most overlooked reasons for having a Will is that it allows you to appoint a guardian for your children in the event of...Read More
What is a Will? A Will is a legal document that sets out your wishes once you’ve died and may include: Any funeral instructions you may have (including whether you would like your body to...Read More
The Family Protection Act allows individual family members who have not been adequately provided for under a will to seek provision from an estate for maintenance and support. A recent case...Read More