Family Feuds and Wills – The High Court’s New Decision Might Affect Your Legacy

April 2025

Olivia Durston

New Zealand’s High Court has delivered a law-changing decision in Bradshaw v Barry concerning the will of a deceased father. The will left his estate, being a half share in his family home, to his wife (the children’s stepmother) and made no ... Read more

The Importance of Enduring Powers of Attorney

March 2023

Rachel van Eekelen

None of us like to think about the possibility of being unable to make decisions for ourselves. However, as we grow older, or due to an unforeseen event, it is possible that we might need someone to step up and make decisions about our personal care ... Read more

What is a Will and do you need one?

December 2021 Most of us have a general understanding of what a Will is.  However a significant number of us do not actually have one. Some of us may have a very outdated Will that does not reflect our current circumstances. Put simply, a Will is a ... Read more

Is your will up to date?

June 2020

Emily Flaszynski

The lockdown gave many of us time to think about our personal admin. We have seen an increase in people seeking to update their wills. If you have not given your will much thought in the last few years we suggest you take stock and consider its ... Read more

Enduring Powers of Attorney

September 2018

Margaret Mary De Goldi

In our last newsletter, we reminded you about the importance of having a Will that always reflects your current position and wishes. Now we turn to Enduring Powers of Attorney – where you get to choose the people you trust to make decisions on ... Read more

Will Time

June 2018

Margaret Mary De Goldi

Do you have a Will? Do you know what it says? When did you last read it? Are you a first timer, or will this be a review of what you currently have? Your Will is an important document. It sets out your wishes about your things on your ... Read more