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Succession Planning

Practical guidance on wills, estate planning, executors and enduring powers of attorney in New Zealand, written by Polina Kozlova.

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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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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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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.
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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.