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In the news - Whitcoulls Will template left $126,000 estate in legal limbo

A recent story in The Press highlights the importance of having a proper Will. Kiwi's are great at DIY, but a Will is not something you should DIY. We can help. 

The story: 

Joan Frances Bourne did not trust professionals.

At 87, when she decided to write her will at her granddaughter Monique’s baby shower in November 2017, she was determined to do it her own way - without going to a lawyer’s office.

A recently released High Court judgment reveals her daughter Karen had purchased a template from Whitcoulls, and with witnesses conveniently gathered for the celebration, it seemed the perfect opportunity. Read more on The Press


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