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by Polina Kozlova 21 June 2026
Learn the essential steps of estate administration in NZ, from applying for probate to managing intestacy and the 2025 probate threshold changes.
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by Polina Kozlova 27 May 2026
Discover why waiting 45 years to challenge a will is too late. Learn key estate planning lessons from Gibson v Makgill to protect your family's inheritance.
by Polina Kozlova 25 May 2026
Learn how to contest an unfair will in New Zealand under the Family Protection Act 1955. PK Law explains eligibility, time limits, and how to protect your rights.
by Polina Kozlova 18 May 2026
Avoid costly mistakes in your will and estate administration. Learn why 47% of NZ adults risk intestacy and how to appoint an executor or administrator correctly.
by Polina Kozlova 31 March 2026
Discover how the Trusts Act 2019 and the 39 percent trustee tax rate impact New Zealand family trusts. Expert advice on asset protection and succession planning.
by Polina Kozlova 9 February 2026
Expert guide on NZ estate planning and administration. Learn about wills, trusts, probate thresholds, and enduring powers of attorney with PK Law.
by Polina Kozlova 29 December 2025
Planning for your later years? Our guide covers key issues in elder law, from drafting a will and enduring power of attorney to navigating retirement villages.
by Polina Kozlova 1 December 2025
Learn why a prenup is smart planning in NZ. Our guide covers relationship property law NZ and how a Contracting Out Agreement protects your assets and future.
by Polina Kozlova 7 November 2025
A clear, empathetic guide to New Zealand's Property (Relationships) Act 1976. Understand relationship property, the 50/50 rule, trusts, and how to protect your assets.
by Polina Kozlova 3 November 2025
A comprehensive guide to New Zealand wills. Learn why you need a will, the legal requirements, and what happens if you die without one. Expert advice from PK Law.
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