Chelcie Kite

Avoiding Family Disputes – The Role of a Well-Drafted Will

Few things strain family relationships more than disputes over inheritance. In New...

Digital Assets, Property and Beyond – The Modern NZ Will

When we think of creating a will and contemplating what we are leaving behind, we tend to...

Generational Wealth Transfer in NZ – $1 Trillion at Stake

Over the next few decades, New Zealand is set to experience the largest intergenerational...

Updating Your Will – Life Changes That Demand a Second Look

Many New Zealanders breathe a sigh of relief once they’ve finally written their will. Job...

Why Every New Zealander Needs a Will

Most of us know that we should have a will, yet many New Zealanders delay writing one. In...

Trust in Good Hands: What the “Power of Appointment” Means – and Why Your Will Should Provide for it

The “power of appointment” describes the power to appoint and remove trustees from a...

A Guide to Leaving Gifts to Charity in your Will

Making a will can be about more than just looking after your family; it can also be an...

Probate Threshold Lifted: a Win for Families and Estate Efficiency in New Zealand

From 24 September 2025, the New Zealand Government will increase the threshold for...