Get fast, plain-English answers to the most common questions about New Zealand wills. Topics are grouped by Will section - Applicant, Declaration, Executors, Guardians, Beneficiaries, Estate and Gifts — so you can jump straight to what you need. Tip: Prefer step-by-step guidance? See our Will Help Hub.
Your details: full legal name, NZ residential address, date of birth, and how we use this information.
Eligibility, capacity and witnesses; how to sign correctly under NZ law.
Short, practical answers to the most common Executor questions in New Zealand.
Appointing Guardians for Children under 18, duties, and best-practice tips.
Who can inherit, Specific Gifts vs. estate shares, and handling special cases.
Your residuary Estate, percentage allocations, and making sure totals add to 100%.
Specific items vs cash gifts, how to pick Beneficiaries, and wording tips.
Checking your draft for accuracy before printing and signing.
Printing, witnessing, storing, and updating your Will documents.