Estate Planning Insights

The EstatePlanning.co.nz blog covers the practical and legal foundations of estate planning for New Zealand families: how to set up and maintain a family trust under the Trusts Act 2019, how to draft a will that survives challenge under the Wills Act 2007, how the Property (Relationships) Act 1976 interacts with inheritance, and how to use enduring powers of attorney to plan for incapacity.

Each article is reviewed against the current legislation, IRD guidance, and our partner lawyers' working knowledge. We focus on what Kiwi families actually need to decide, not generic content syndicated from overseas. Articles are grouped by topic so you can find guidance on family trust setup, trust administration, will drafting, relationship property protection, tax treatment, and choosing trustees — with cross-references to our service pages when you're ready to engage a specialist.

If you're new to estate planning, start with our complete estate planning guide. If you already have a trust and want to check it's still fit for purpose under the 2019 Act, the trust review article is the right entry point. For pricing, see our transparent fee schedule.