FAQs
A well-advised Will is an essential Legal document to ensure your assets are distributed as you wish when you pass away. It alleviates disputes and issues and protects your family.
Without a Will, the Law will decide how your assets are divided up with no account of your wishes or the people who depend on you.
You need to update your Will regularly as Events, Issues, Circumstances change in your life such as a new Baby, Grandchildren, the beginning or end of a Relationship, getting Married or Divorced, Buying or selling a Home or Business.
Drawing up a Will is not as easy as you think. Even getting the wording right is very important. Utilising our Legal experience will help prevent future problems and issues to ensure your wishes are carried out correctly. No misunderstandings.
The Executor of the Will is the person you choose and trust to be responsible for carrying out your final wishes in the Will.
An Enduring Power of Attorney confirms the person you want to take care of your Personal and Financial matters in the event that you cannot due to illness or an accident.
Every Adult should have a Will.
Yes, we provide our services throughout New Zealand and Australia.
The process of Estate Administration is to confirm all the assets, pay any debts of the Estate and hold the Estate Funds on Trust until they are ready to be distributed to the beneficiaries of the Estate. If there is a Will it is reviewed to see how the assets are to be distributed.
Testimonials
I have known Ted Midlane since our teenage years. Ted has always been most supportive and considerate regarding legal advice. He has recently assisted me with redundancy issues and over the years home purchasing. Ted is easy to talk to and he considers all issues thoroughly.
I have known Edwin (Ted) Midlane on a professional and personal basis for the last 35 years and have found him to be a close friend and admirable mentor. Ted is a reliable, honest and trustworthy friend and solicitor. He goes quite a bit further for his clients as I have accompanied him on various visits to clients throughout the North Island and is always available to discuss legal issues and give sound advice. Ted has a broad knowledge of the legal industry and would recommend him to further clients.
I have known Ted Midlane for over 20 years including working with him at Neumegen and Company. Ted has vast Legal knowledge and expertise and he is the ideal person to action Wills, update existing Wills and action Enduring Powers of Attorney. I have no hesitation in recommending Ted, both Professionally and as a Person.”
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