Protect the people you love and everything you have built.

A new relationship, a blended family, a separation, a will that no longer fits your life. We make the legal side clear and human, and we keep it moving, so you always know where you stand, what happens next and what it costs.

Polina Kozlova, trusts and estates lawyer, meeting a client at PK Law in Auckland

The law already has a plan for your family. It may not be the one you would choose.

Most people put off important decisions concerning their future, and nothing bad happens for years. Then something changes, and the outcome is decided by default rules instead of by you.

  • No contracting out agreement

    Three years of living together and the Property (Relationships) Act 1976 applies. The starting point is equal sharing, and the family home is shared even if you owned it before the relationship began. All income earned during your relationship, including KiwiSaver contributions, is shared too, even if it is in your personal bank account.

  • No will

    The Administration Act 1969 divides your estate by formula: fixed shares between your partner and your children. Before anyone can even deal with your assets, the court must appoint an administrator, a process that typically costs two to three times more than going through similar process with a Will. And your family untangles all of it while they grieve.

  • No enduring powers of attorney

    If you lose capacity, no one has automatic authority to act for you, not even your spouse. Your family must apply to the Family Court for the right to make your decisions, a process that typically costs two to three times more than having enduring powers of attorney prepared alongside your will.

  • No separation agreement

    Dividing things between yourselves feels settled, but until the division is made legally binding it can be revisited. The assets you keep, and everything they grow into, remain exposed to a claim from your ex partner. A separation agreement done at the time of your separation could have prevented those issues.

Every one of these outcomes is preventable. The documents that prevent them cost a fraction of what they protect. The only thing needed from you is a decision to start.

You shouldn't have to become an expert in your own legal problem.

We understand how overwhelming it feels to think about the future, and we know you want to do right by the people you love. You don't need to work any of this out before you speak with us. Bring us the situation as it is, it is our job to give you clarity and to guide you when you are making decisions.

We help across every stage of life and every stage of complexity.

Protecting what you are building

Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, trust structures, and asset protection —for people who want to address difficult conversations at the beginning of relationship and for people with something to protect.

Planning for what comes next

Wills, enduring powers of attorney, and estate planning —  with your specific circumstances and legacy in mind.

When things become complex

Separation, relationship property settlements, and estate disputes — specialist support when the stakes are high.

Whether we are the right firm for you

We specialise in relationship property and private client law only: division of assets, contracting out agreements, estate planning and trust and estate disputes. Within that, we focus on advice and negotiation.

We know that our clients value outcomes, certainty and trust and we are laser-focused on those deliverables.  Using a value-based / fixed fee pricing model means we get to focus on the outcome, result and value and on our relationship with you. 

Responsiveness and efficiency are our non-negotiables.  According to our clients, aside from the value-based / fixed fee pricing model, this is our number one differentiator.  We are on a mission to change how legal services are delivered.

Polina Kozlova of PK Law standing in the Auckland office

Specialist attention, from the first conversation to the last.

Polina has been guiding clients faced with issues concerning relationship property, wills, trusts and estates, including estates and prenuptial agreements concerning cross border assets for just over a decade. Polina holds the STEP Advanced Diploma in Trusts and Estates and the STEP Advanced Certificate in Cross-Border Estates.

Your matter is never passed around. It is looked after by a specialist who knows your file properly, from the first conversation to the last, and you will always know exactly what the next steps are.

Three things that set us apart.

Intentionally proactive

We own the timeline. Your file moves because we move it, we chase what needs chasing, and you know the next step and when it is happening before you have to ask.

Intentionally specialist

Relationship property and private client law, exclusively. We do not take on anything else, because depth in one field is what produces advice you can rely on.

Intentionally modern

Plain English documents, a client portal, digital signing, and costs known upfront. Legal work designed to fit around your life, wherever you are.

Five steps, built around your life.

A no obligation 15-minute Introduction Call

Tell us what is going on. We will tell you what applies to your situation, what it will cost, and how we can guide you to your desired outcome. It is also how both sides confirm the fit, because for work this personal the fit has to be right.

Share the details when it suits you

Through our secure client portal you complete our client intake forms, upload documents and answer our questions whenever suits, at 10pm after the kids are in bed if that is what your week looks like. Everything is reviewed before we speak again, so no time is spent on paperwork.

Book a Comprehensive Meeting

For simpler matters, the call and the portal are often all we need. Where there is more to work through, which is applicable where matters concern a separation, a trust, a blended family, assets in more than one country or a complex prenup, you will book a meeting with us via Zoom or in person.

We prepare your documents

Plain English drafts you can actually read, drafted with the intention to withstand challenge and future-proofed, so they still protect as much as possible as your circumstances change.

Signing

Sign electronically through the portal or through AVL software we use where AVL witnessing is required, or in person where the documents require it.

What finished looks like.

The agreement is signed and binding. The will reflects your life as it is now. The people you have appointed know what to do, and your family knows where things stand.

This is what we mean by legal work built to last: agreements drafted to withstand challenge, future-proofed as much as possible so they still protect you as years pass, matters resolved rather than managed indefinitely. And the quieter result: it stops taking up space in your head.

"I highly recommend Polina. She is approachable, professional, and very easy to communicate with. Polina's attention to detail is excellent. She picked up on important points I hadn't considered and ensured everything was properly covered. Working with her was completely hassle-free. She explained each step clearly and handled everything with efficiency and care. I'm truly grateful for her support and the peace of mind she provided throughout."

— Harry, Google Review

"From the beginning, Polina has been professional, thorough, responsive and genuinely committed to achieving the best possible outcome. What I have appreciated most is her ability to cut through a large amount of information, understand the important issues quickly, and provide clear, practical advice while always making sure I understood my options. She has also shown a great deal of patience and attention to detail, particularly when dealing with matters that have required extensive correspondence and careful consideration of the facts."

— Shaun, Google Client Review

"Working with Polina was an excellent experience. She is professional, approachable and always available to answer any questions or concerns. Her knowledge and guidance are truly impressive, and she only recommends actions that are genuinely necessary to achieve the best outcome. I highly recommend her services and will happily work with her again if the need arises."

— Vadim, Google Client Review

What our clients say.

"I highly recommend Polina. She is approachable, professional, and very easy to communicate with. Polina's attention to detail is excellent. She picked up on important points I hadn't considered and ensured everything was properly covered. Working with her was completely hassle-free. She explained each step clearly and handled everything with efficiency and care. I'm truly grateful for her support and the peace of mind she provided throughout."

— Harry, Google Review

"From the beginning, Polina has been professional, thorough, responsive and genuinely committed to achieving the best possible outcome. What I have appreciated most is her ability to cut through a large amount of information, understand the important issues quickly, and provide clear, practical advice while always making sure I understood my options. She has also shown a great deal of patience and attention to detail, particularly when dealing with matters that have required extensive correspondence and careful consideration of the facts."

— Shaun, Google Client Review

"Working with Polina was an excellent experience. She is professional, approachable and always available to answer any questions or concerns. Her knowledge and guidance are truly impressive, and she only recommends actions that are genuinely necessary to achieve the best outcome. I highly recommend her services and will happily work with her again if the need arises."

— Vadim, Google Client Review

Start with fifteen minutes.

Tell us what is going on and we will tell you what applies to your situation, what it is likely to cost, and what the next step is.

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