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Do I need a Will?
Once you have your Will, it's important to review it every few years, or if your circumstances change.
Wynn Williams Lawyers
New Zealand: Wills/ Intestacy/ Estate Planning
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Assessing Validity of Family Protection Act Claims
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7 legal questions you should ask yourself at the beginning of a New Year.
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Recently married? What does that mean for your Will?
Under New Zealand law, a person's Will will be automatically revoked upon marriage (or if entering into a civil union).
Cavell Leitch
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COVID-19 - Enduring powers of attorney - New immediate modification order
A further temporary change was made to Enduring powers of attorney, so they could be witnessed via audio visual link.
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COVID -19 - Immediate Modification Orders - Wills, oaths, affirmations, declarations
An Immediate Modification Order (IMO) can be made to legislation, to provide a temporary change during the epidemic.
Cavell Leitch
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COVID-19 and getting your affairs in order
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The effect of marriage on your Will
Cavell Leitch
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The powers that can be
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Where there is a Will, there is a way
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The importance of wills and enduring powers of attorney (EPAs)
Duncan Cotterill
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Under what circumstances should you form a trust?
Duncan Cotterill
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Claims on death by estranged children
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Do not lose control of your overseas assets
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A promise is a promise - Testamentary promises
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Your foreign assets could go AWOL
Cavell Leitch
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Claims on death by estranged children
Recent case highlights the obligation to recognise children and outlines the effects of estrangement on any entitlement.
Cavell Leitch
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Do not lose control of your overseas assets
Many people often don't know how complicated inheritance laws can be, to deal with these overseas assets after you die.
Cavell Leitch
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A promise is a promise - Testamentary promises
A testamentary promise is when a person agrees to make provision for another in their will as reward for services or work.
Cavell Leitch
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Your foreign assets could go AWOL
Immoveable assets, such as land or anything affixed to land, is governed by the law of the land where it is situated.
Cavell Leitch
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Executors duty to advise family members of a persons death
Duncan Cotterill
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Enduring Powers of Attorney - changes coming into force
From 16 March 2017, EPAs in the old forms that are not fully executed will need to be re-done on the new forms.
Wynn Williams Lawyers
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Do you know about the changes affecting enduring powers of attorney (EPAs)?
From 16 March 2017, enduring powers of attorney (EPAs) must be on a new form to make them easier to make and understand.
Cavell Leitch
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So you want to write your child out of your Will?
Failure to make proper provision in your Will could result in a claim being brought against your estate by that child.
Cavell Leitch
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The pitfalls of DIY Will kits.
Do-it-yourself Will kits may seem easy, but there are many pitfalls when making a Will which could make yours invalid.
Cavell Leitch
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Getting Married? You need to read this
Duncan Cotterill
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Digital Estate Planning - what is it and what do you need to know?
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Disclosure of trust documents to beneficiaries – Latest guidelines from the Court of Appeal
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New year, new plan? ...
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Your children are precious; make sure they will be looked after if you die
Cavell Leitch
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Informal Wills
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Your assets and residential care subsidies
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Passing away without a Will can cause chaos for your loved ones
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What is the benefit in paying for a will?
Cavell Leitch
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Plain English Guide to Making a Will
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Plain English Guide to Estate Planning
Duncan Cotterill
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Powers of Attorney: Who Will You Give This To?
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Can Wills Be Contested by Family and Friends?
JB Solicitors
What happens to your inheritance in a divorce or separation?
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"Full Disclosure" Podcast, Vol. 17: The importance of getting your affairs in order
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It Depends – Should I gift specific assets in my Will?
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