Can you challenge an unfair will?
Relationship Property Wills
June 10, 2021
The High Court recently heard an appeal regarding an application under section 4 of the Family Protection Act 1955 made by a daughter regarding her...Read More
Advice - Wills
Moral duty: what happens if you don’t update your Will after separation?
Divorce News Significant Cases Wills
March 18, 2021
An appeal to the High Court last month raised an interesting question about a testator’s moral duty. The appeal was against a decision of the Family Court on an application under the Family...Read More
Wealthy homeowner fights stepson for slice of dead mother’s estate
Media New Zealand Herald News Stuff Wills
November 25, 2020
A wealthy Auckland homeowner is challenging his dead partner's will. In this NZ Herald article, I talk to Lane Nichols about how wills can help family members know your intentions and wishes...Read More
Can my mother leave my sister out of her will?
Media New Zealand Herald Wills
September 22, 2020
Q: My mother recently passed away. Before she passed, she had been living with my partner and me. Mum left a reasonably modest estate. Her will leaves everything to my brother and me. He had...Read More
Succession reform: what happens when your spouse or partner dies?
Contracting Out Agreements/Prenups Relationship Property Wills
May 1, 2020
It is an uncomfortable but necessary task to consider what will happen to your property after you die. The law of succession determines how your property will be distributed. Most people...Read More
Lawyer Jeremy Sutton talks divorce and wills
Contracting Out Agreements/Prenups Newstalk ZB Relationship Property Wills
January 20, 2020
Listen in as I talk with Tim Beveridge on Newstalk ZB and answer questions from listeners about family law issues, including how to find the right family lawyer, prenuptial agreements, Wills,...Read More
The Ex-Files: My husband is threatening to sell our home
New Zealand Herald Relationship Property Trusts Wills
January 20, 2020
Q. I am currently splitting from my husband of 14 years. Our investments, including a rental and the family home which I am still living in with our children, are in a family trust. Both of...Read More
The Ex-Files: Signing documents with impaired judgement
New Zealand Herald Wills
October 7, 2019
Q. My friend is in his 70’s and his health has been poor for some time. He divorced from his wife many years ago and has two adult children from that relationship. He met a new partner about...Read More
The Ex-Files: Wills and separation – what you need to know
New Zealand Herald Wills
September 23, 2019
Q. My husband and I have separated but have not yet divorced. I have started a new relationship and my partner and I have been together for a year. I cannot remember whether I have a Will - I...Read More
The Ex-Files: Inheritance and the right to stay in the family home
New Zealand Herald Wills
September 16, 2019
Q. My father passed away 15 years ago and my mother five years ago. My sister has mental health issues and as she is of retirement age, we all thought she would be in residential care long...Read More
Over half of Kiwis don’t have a Will
Newshub Wills
September 9, 2019
In this article by Priscilla Dickinson from Newshub, I explain why you should update your Will following a separation. Getting your last wishes on paper is the only way to ensure...Read More
Testamentary Promises: McMillan v Pretty [2019] NZHC 1094
Wills
July 29, 2019
When a person dies, disputes can arise as to the division of their property and the contents of their Will. Sometimes how property is dispersed under the Will does not reflect what a deceased...Read More