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What happens if I die without a Will?

There is a common misconception in New Zealand that if you die without a Will, the government will take all of your assets.There is a common misconception in New Zealand that if you die without a Will, the government will take all of your assets. This is not quite the case. Take Morgan as an example.Morgan owns a large life style block, farming equipment, Kiwisaver and other small shares and investments. He has a rocky relationship with his parents but a wonderful wife, Kayla. Tragically Morgan ...

The Blended Family

“How do I make sure that, my assets are distribute in the way I intended when I die?"Blended families are becoming more and more common in New Zealand. This means we are often asked “how do I make sure  that, my assets are distribute in the way I intended when I die”? Take this scenario as an example:Georgia has two children (Aimee and Sam) with her former husband. Georgia meets Andrew who has one child (Chelsea). Together Georgia and Andrew get married, and buy a house (“the Family...