When does a relationship become "De Facto" in the eyes of the law?
When people think about dividing property after a relationship ends, they often assume...
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Chelcie Kite
What is considered Relationship Property in New Zealand?
When couples separate, one of the first questions and most pressing questions is: Who...
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...
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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...
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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...