September is Wills Month in New Zealand
Researchers say our brains do their best to keep us from dwelling on our inevitable demise. It is probably no surprise then that planni...
11 Sep
Trust, Wills, Estates and Enduring Powers of Attorney
06 Sep
End of Life Choice Act 2019
Comes into force 7 November 2021
What is end of life choice? Assisted dying through the administration of medication by an attend...
11 Mar
Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way: Challenging the Terms of A Will
It can be heart-breaking to be left out of a Will. If you believe you were left out unfairly, you may be able to challenge the terms of...
26 Dec
Establishing A Charitable Entity
Establishing a Charitable Entity
A charitable entity is an entity which has been established principally for charitable purposes and r...
26 Dec
Life Interest Wills
Life interests can be created in a number of different circumstances. Often a Will is used to create a Testamentary Trust by giving a l...
11 Dec
The Impact Of Marriage And Other Relationships On Your Will
Marriage/Civil Union
The law provides that every Will made by a man or woman shall be revoked by his or her subsequent marriage or civ...
11 Dec
Beware Of ‘Online Wills’
Various do-it-yourself Will kits are available in bookstores and on the internet. The many changes in the nature of relationships, c...
11 Dec
Making A Will – Questions And Answers
When should I make a Will?
The time to plan your Estate and make a Will is now, when you need it will be too late. Whatever your as...
11 Dec
When Is A Will Not A Will Because Of Mental Incapacity
Beneficiaries under a Will do not have to prove that the maker of the Will had the requisite mental capacity in order to obtain probate...
11 Dec
Adopted Child’s Rights Against Birth Parents’ Estate
Although an adopted child will obviously always retain a connection with their birth parents biologically, the same cannot be said for ...