The main options of How to make a last Will and testament in NZ are:
- Do it Yourself – Buy and download the Do It Yourself Will Kit For New Zealand. Then read the Do It Yourself Will Guide For New Zealand. Assemble the information you need to fill out the Will forms included in the kit. Print out the finished Will and get it signed and witnessed according to the instructions in the guide and you’ve got a legally binding Will. Then store it in safe place. You can buy Do It Yourself Will Kit For New Zealand for a one off cost in our shop.
2. Get a lawyer to make one for you. The legal fees for making a Will in NZ by a lawyer can range between about NZ$350 to $850 for a single Will and NZ$500 to NZ$1,250 for a couple depending on the complexity of the Will(s) and if they have to make a visit to your home or hospital.
3. Get a trust organisation to make a Will for you. Some trust organisations charges for a Will start at NZ$289 and go up to NZ$499 and can go beyond that amount if you need more consultation time with additional charges from $276 (inc GST) per hour.
Just updating the Will can cost between NZ$249 and NZ$459
4. Use an online service that’s got limited options with a “Fill in the blank spaces ” type form that’s restricted to a certain number of attempts at writing your Will as well as a limited time that you can use the service. So if you want to update your Will you would have to pay again. Some online options start at $69 and go up to $169. They can have complicated limitations and restrictions on what you can and can’t write. Some of these services either don’t offer an option for Living Wills or Enduring Power of Attorney or charge an additional fee for the documents.
Why you need a Will.
Even if you only have a modest amount of property, that property has both monetary and sentimental value to your love ones. Your Will becomes more important as you accumulate assets and responsibilities over time especially if you have children. You can look after your young children by appointing a guardian for them. You can leave specific personal items to named individuals as a way for your loved ones to have fond memories of you after you’ve passed on. Your Will is a way to let your next of kin know how you felt about them in a practical way after you passed on. Your Will can become a way to look after your family when you’ve gone. You can provide for your pets in your Will. You can explain what you want at your funeral. You can control who gets what from your estate. If you don’t have a Will the Administration Act determines who gets what. Having a Will saves money and stress for your loved ones because sorting out your affairs is a lot easier and quicker with a Will.
The charges above make the cost of the Do It Yourself Will Kit For New Zealand look very low.
The Do It Yourself Will Kit For New Zealand includes everything you need to make a legally binding Will in New Zealand.
The DIYWillKit.NZ Will Kit includes online access to:
1. A complete Do It Yourself Will Guide For New Zealand that includes a comprehensive explanation of how to make a Will in NZ and what you need to know about Wills.
2. Downloadable, editable & printable Will forms (in either PDF & .doxc format) suitable for –
• A single person or married couple with children.
• A single person or married couple without children.
3. A “Notes For The Will Executor” form that’s downloadable, editable & printable , to help the executor identify and locate your assets. So none of your assets get lost because they can’t be identified or located.
4. A Digital Assets & Utility Accounts form that’s downloadable, editable & printable to help your Will Executor complete their job, that could include sorting out your online presence.
5. A link to free downloadable software for editing and printing the Will Form to complete the Will if you don’t have suitable word editing software already installed on your computer.
6. A comprehensive explanation and form about Advanced Directive (Living Will) For Medical Care.
7. A comprehensive explanation and forms for the two types of Enduring Power Of Attorney.
As well as the forms and explanations on how to write a Living Will and write an Enduring Power of Attorney for a one time cost.
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