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Planning for Memory Care & Residential Care Subsidies

A practical guide for families facing decisions for loved ones suffering from dementia and in need of memory care. Includes Enduring Powers of Attorney, trusts, Advance Care Plans, and Residential Care Subsidy planning.

Posted 8 days ago

Retirement Village Living or Staying Home? The Two Very Different Realities

Many people want to stay home, others embrace retirement village life. Take a look at this week's blog post which explains both realities and how to decide what’s right for you.

Posted 14 days ago

Occupation Right Agreements Explained: A Plain-English Guide for NZ Residents

A clear, plain-English guidance on Occupation Right Agreements in New Zealand. Learn what an ORA is, how it works, and why independent legal advice is required before moving into a retirement village.

Posted 21 days ago

Who Wants to Be an Executor?

You’ve been named as an executor in someone’s Will. Cue the lights, music, and suspense. . . . . . Who wants to be an executor . . .

Posted 56 days ago

What Happens If You Die Without a Will in New Zealand

When someone dies without a Will, the law — not their family — decides who inherits. The rules under New Zealand’s Administration Act 1969 may seem fair on paper, but they rarely match what people would have wanted. Here’s how the law divides an estate and why putting a Will in place ensures everything is handled as you intend.

Posted 57 days ago

Inside a Will: What the Key Clauses Actually Do

Understand what’s really in a New Zealand Will. Learn what each clause means, why it’s there, and how the details protect your estate and family.

Posted 57 days ago

Simple vs Complex Wills: Why the Details Matter

When most people think about writing a Will, they picture something straightforward — a few pages that say who gets what. And for some, that’s exactly what’s needed.

Posted 2 months ago

The Best Gift This Christmas Might Not Come Wrapped

As Christmas creeps closer, most of us start thinking about gifts, food, and family time (maybe spent abroad).

Posted 2 months ago

Property Ownership in New Zealand: Joint Tenants vs Tenants in Common

Buying a property with another person — whether that’s a partner, a family member, or a friend or acquaintance so that you can get onto the property ladder, is a…

Posted 3 months ago

Residential Care Subsidy and Trusts: What Really Counts in 2025

For many families, the Residential Care Subsidy (RCS) is one of those topics that only surfaces when it’s urgent — usually when a loved one is moving into aged residential…

Posted 3 months ago