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.
Discover how the High Court can validate an unsigned document as a will. Our guide explains the process for New Zealand wills and how it honours your final wishes.
A landmark NZ Supreme Court ruling in Lassnig v Zhou changes how trust assets are divided after a short marriage. Learn why financial contributions now outweigh the 50/50 rule.
Learn about the NZ probate threshold increase to $40,000, effective 24 Sept 2025. Discover what this means for small estates, executors, and why a Will is still crucial.
A summary of the implications of Alalääkkölä v Palmer, an important case relating to artwork as relationship property.
On 20 December 2024, Supreme Court of New Zealand delivered a decision in the case of Cooper v Pinney, addressing the extent to which powers held by a trustee over a family trust can constitute "property" under the Property (Relationships) Act 1976 (PRA). Our legal experts take a look at what that case means for you.
