Peace of mind for you, security for your loved ones.
Without a Will, default succession laws dictate who gets what. This means your assets might not go to the people you care about the most, and your family could face unnecessary stress, delays, and legal costs.
A Will gives you control over your legacy and provides clarity and peace of mind for your loved ones when they need it most.
Key benefits of a Will
Your loved ones inherit what you intend
Your children are taken care of by the people you choose
Fewer family disputes
Saves family stress, worry, time and expense
Here's how we make it simple
Four straightforward steps to protect your family’s future.
Get in touch
Complete our comprehensive Wills questionnaire below or have a conversation with us about your family, assets, and wishes. We’ll explain your options in plain English and answer all your questions.
We handle the rest
Our experienced legal staff prepare your Will, ensuring it meets all New Zealand legal requirements. You review it and we make any changes needed.
Sign and relax
We arrange signing and witnessing with you, then store your Will safely. You get copies and the peace of mind that your family is protected.
We hear these concerns every day...
This is probably the most common thing we hear. Between work, family, and daily life, making a Will feels like something you can always do “next month.” But months turn into years.
We completely understand. Planning for death isn’t pleasant, but we’ve found most people feel relief once it’s done. You’re actually planning for life – making sure your family is protected while you’re here to make those decisions.
That’s why we offer transparent pricing and communicate with you about what the costs will be, taking into account the simplicity (or complexity) of your estate planning.
Legal terms like executor, beneficiary, and guardian can feel overwhelming when you’re trying to figure it out alone. That’s exactly why we guide you through every process in plain English.
Easy! Get in touch with us and we’ll guide you through the process.
What a Will includes
We make sure that your Will covers all the legal essentials to give you peace of mind that your loved ones will be taken care of. Wills include:
- Your Identity - Full name, address, date of birth
- Revocation - Revoke previous wills
- Who's in charge - the executor(s) who will manage your estate
- Legacies and bequests - such as cash gifts or leaving specific items of property to a named person
- Distribute the residue - Who gets the remainder after any debts are paid
- Handle debts - Pay bills, taxes, funeral costs
- Minor children - Who should take care of your children
- Digital assets - ensure any cryptocurrencies and/or online accounts (email, social media, cloud storage) are dealt with
Start your Will today
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About us
Everything that we do is built upon the firm’s values: authenticity, excellence, enterprising and he tāngata. They are why our people and clients enjoy working with Duncan Cotterill.