WILLS AND ESTATES The most important document anyone can ever make is a will. Surprisingly many people put this task to one side. Making a simple will does not have to be complicated or expensive. Having a will simplifies the affairs of a deceased person after death. The process becomes much easier for those left behind if there is an up to date will. We assist clients with the process of identifying their trustees and beneficiaries and making sure these choices are made according to the law. The administration of an estate is quite often undertaken inexpensively when a lawyer is chosen because costs are charged on a purely time basis without referring to any scale charges or commissions. Using a lawyer in most situations will be much more cost effective and less than a flat fee or commission. We will supervise and undertake the distribution of an estate for people who die without making a will. We will obtain letters of administration on behalf of the deceased relatives and administer and distribute the estate. If you would like to make a will or discuss administration of an estate, please call us on Ph (09) 837 3207 or email us for more information.