Wills
One of the biggest gifts you can leave your family is a Will. A well-written Will leaves clear instructions for who should be in charge of tidying up your estate after you pass away, and what should happen with everything you leave behind. You can nominate family members and trusted friends for these roles, and you can include special requests, such as testamentary guardianship for any young children you may leave behind, and your preferences for your funeral service and burial arrangements.
A Valid Will
Having a valid Will can greatly reduce stress for your family, as well as costs. Anyone with a KiwiSaver fund or other asset worth $40,000 or more requires the Court to appoint administrator(s) to be responsible for tidying up your estate. The Court will usually follow your lead on this. However if you do not leave a Will, the law provides a prescriptive basis for who should be appointed in this role, and how your estate is to be distributed among your partner and close family members.
Getting Started?
We recommend an initial discussion with one of our lawyers to identify any legal requirements you need to meet, especially if you have a blended family or other complex family dynamics. You will need to give us the full names of everyone you wish to name in your Will. We are happy to discuss your options with you before you make any decisions.
Pricing
When you engage us as your lawyers, we will provide you with a personalised cost estimate as early as possible so there are no surprises later on. We believe in fair, value-based pricing, and our pricing includes GST and disbursements so you don’t have to guess.
Our standard fees are included below as a guide. For more information about our pricing please refer to our Fees Guide.
| Wills Services | |
|---|---|
| Standard Will | $360 |
Estimated fees include GST and disbursements, such as title registration costs.
Common Extras
Common extras for Wills include:
- Blended families
- Complex family dynamics
- Hospital visits
- Medical certificates
- Family trust matters
Wills Guide
Our Making a Will guide helps explain some of the key points to include in your Will, and how to get started.
Planning Ahead?
A Will covers what happens after you’re gone, but an Enduring Power of Attorney protects you while you’re alive. We can prepare both together so your affairs are fully in order.
What Our clients say
“Having recently married, we needed to update our wills and arrange enduring powers of attorney. Our complex blended family situation was listened to and understood by the team at Law Corner. The advice and final documents covered our situation, and their fast and friendly service met our needs perfectly.”
– PT
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