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Guidance on the kinds of issues you might be facing, written by Polina Kozlova. Every article names its author and publication date.

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Wills, trusts, estates, relationship property

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by Polina Kozlova • 21 October 2026
The Supreme Court's Rimmer v Wilton decision means a contracting out agreement can stop a partner inheriting on intestacy. What it means for your agreement.
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by Polina Kozlova • 5 August 2026
Discover how to protect your estate when living in NZ with UK assets. Explore single vs. dual wills, UK inheritance tax rules, and pension nominations.
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by Polina Kozlova • 12 July 2026
Learn how to protect your high-value assets and pre-relationship property in New Zealand using Contracting Out Agreements and family trusts.
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by Polina Kozlova • 1 July 2026
Considering a free online will in NZ? Learn why DIY templates often fail New Zealand families and how professional legal advice secures your legacy.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Backlit wildflowers silhouetted against a hazy sunrise sky
by Polina Kozlova • 21 October 2026
The Supreme Court's Rimmer v Wilton decision means a contracting out agreement can stop a partner inheriting on intestacy. What it means for your agreement.
Man and woman at table with nz and uk map.
by Polina Kozlova • 5 August 2026
Discover how to protect your estate when living in NZ with UK assets. Explore single vs. dual wills, UK inheritance tax rules, and pension nominations.
White envelope with a red heart peeking out from the top on a pale background
by Polina Kozlova • 12 July 2026
Learn how to protect your high-value assets and pre-relationship property in New Zealand using Contracting Out Agreements and family trusts.
Two people sitting together in a sunlit field at sunset, seen from behind
by Polina Kozlova • 1 July 2026
Considering a free online will in NZ? Learn why DIY templates often fail New Zealand families and how professional legal advice secures your legacy.
Two people sit at a small table by a bright window in a brick-walled cafe.
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.
Two people reviewing documents at a desk, with a hand holding a pen over paperwork.
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.
Adult and child sitting on a couch, reading a paper together in a bright living room.
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.
Silhouetted people standing on a beach at sunset, with waves and shimmering reflections on the water.
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.
Woman at a wooden table explaining a tablet screen while another person looks on
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.
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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.

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