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As the years fly by, it’s easy to see how people can turn around and suddenly find themselves rapidly approaching retirement without having given much thought to what they would like to do or how they want to age.

September is Wills Month There’s something really reflective around planning for the end of life. There are the practical considerations of estate planning and there are personal considerations of the legacy you want to leave behind. Many people approach the end of their life reflective of their life experiences, their...

Did you know that Wills can and do, get contested all the time? To be valid, a Will must be created thoroughly and correctly, so that your estate is dealt with how you want it to be and, if it is challenged, your wishes are able to be defended. You should...

Gillian Brame, who passed away in October 2023, was a remarkable woman whose lifelong contributions have left a lasting impact. Her legacy continues to inspire through a generous $2 million bequest to medical humanitarian organisation, Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF). Born in China in 1942 to missionary parents, Jill’s...

Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPA) allow a person to make choices for another when they are deemed to lack the capacity to make rational decisions. Ask around for the best deal. www.justice.govt.nz/family/powers-to-make-decisions/the-court-and-enduring-power-of-attorney-epa/ Not having a power of attorney can mean upsetting consequences such as a longer hospital stay. Older people have waited...