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Now is the time to make a Will

Lucas & Lucas
Sep 9, 2019
1 min read

Updated: Jul 16, 2024

Lucas and Lucas advise all our clients that a Will is one of the most important legal documents you can have, especially if you have assets such as a house, or KiwiSaver.

If you don't have a Will the law will determine how your estate is divided, and this could be very different to what you want to happen - read more.

Your Will stipulates what you want to happen to your property and possessions after you’re gone.

Having a Will ensures that the people and things that matter most to you are taken care of later on.

For further information contact us or call (03) 477 8080

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