PODCAST: Polina Kozlova's Guide to Estate Protection

Polina Kozlova • 20 February 2025

As a specialist private client lawyer, in this podcast with That Home Loan Hub, Polina unpacks the critical importance of contracting out agreements and shares her expert insights on the complexities of estate planning, particularly within blended families. 


This podcast also sheds light on probate process and the vital role it plays in avoiding costly and unintended consequences. Polina shares real-life examples to highlight the significance of proactive estate planning, ensuring your intentions are honoured and your loved ones are spared unnecessary burdens. 


If you are interested in learning more about the intersection of the relationship property law, elder law, and the intricacies of estate management - this is for you. 

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Важность Завещания и Долгосрочной Доверенности в Новой Зеландии

by Polina Kozlova • 22 April 2025
В контексте юридической системы Новой Зеландии cмерть близкого без завещания обходится для близких гораздо дороже, чем если бы умершим было составлено завещание до смерти.
A man and a woman are dancing on the beach at sunset

A Christmas Present: Supreme Court Ruling Clarifies Trust Powers in Relationship Property Disputes

by Polina Kozlova • 5 February 2025
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.