Trust, Wills, Estates and Enduring Powers of Attorney

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…

3 months ago

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…

3 years ago

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…

5 years ago

Establishing A Charitable Entity

Establishing a Charitable Entity A charitable entity is an entity which has been established principally for charitable purposes and registered…

5 years ago

Life Interest Wills

Life interests can be created in a number of different circumstances. Often a Will is used to create a Testamentary…

5 years ago

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…

5 years ago

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,…

5 years ago

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…

5 years ago

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…

5 years ago

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…

5 years ago

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