What We Provide
Wills Writing
You must have a Will to ensure when you pass away your assets are distributed as per your wishes. Equally important your personal wishes are carried out. This is a Legal document and will protect your assets and look after the People and Organisations close to you. It will also name who is responsible for carrying out your final wishes. This person is known as the Executor of your Will. If you do not have a Will the Law of the Land will distribute your assets and make decisions that may very well be not what you wish and can lead to Issues and challenges. This can affect the people and organisations that depend on you.
Because of our years of Legal Knowledge, Experience and Expertise we are EXPERTS in making Wills and Updating Wills to ensure your wishes are carried out. We also offer Expert Advice and answer any questions or queries you may have.
Simply contact us and we will take you thru the process and complete your Will easily and efficiently.
Your Estate is all about what your assets are, how you want these assets to be distributed, and any debts you may have. Even if your circumstances are relatively straightforward by using Wills R Us we will ensure your wishes are undertaken, you are covered Legally, and issues and potential challenges are minimised.
By having a Will you will ensure you leave any special gifts, family items and other meaningful items to the people or organisations of your choice. Without a Will your Family and Friends could finish up spending additional time, money and effort to sort out your affairs after you are gone. By utilising our Legal background you will ensure everything is in order.
Updating Wills
This is ESSENTIAL to ensure your wishes are carried out as your circumstances change during your life. Your Will needs updating as Events, Issues, Circumstances change in your Life such as: a new Baby, Grandchildren, the Beginning and End of a Relationship, getting Married or Divorced, buying or selling a new Home or Business.
Without updating your Will you will not ensure your assets are distributed on an up to date basis and your original Will will not cover everything off as you desire. This can lead to issues, challenges and frustration.
Enduring Powers of Attorney
Enduring Powers of Attorney are Legal Documents that enable you to appoint someone that you trust to make important decisions on your behalf if you are unable to make those decisions yourself due to Illness or Injury. This will enable that person to make any critical decisions regarding your well being, such as where you will live and who will look after you.
Note: if someone is going into a rest home they will be required to have a Will and an Enduring Powers of Attorney.
You can appoint someone or a specialist organisation to deal with your Finances and Property, deal with paying your bills and managing your Assets.
There are two types of Enduring Powers of Attorney: one is for Property and the other is for Personal Care and Welfare. You can decide to have one or both?
Essentially you will ensure that a person you trust will look after the things that matter to you.
By having an Enduring Power of Attorney you will have Peace of Mind that your Assets and Personal Welfare will be managed properly on a Temporary or Permanent basis by someone you trust if you are unable to do so. Without an Enduring Powers of Attorney if any important decisions are to be made or a document signed your Family or Friends must apply to the Family Court so they can help you or handle your affairs. This can take time and cost money. The Court may appoint someone that you would not choose.
Estate Administration
The Process of Estate Administration takes place to confirm all of the assets, items and debts of the Estate are confirmed and to hold the Estate Funds on Trust until they are ready to be distributed to the Beneficaries of the Estate. If there is a Will this is reviewed to see how the assets are to be distibuted. A Will makes the Estate Administration much easier, quicker and efficient.
Administration of an Estate generally entails four steps:
Identifying Assets and Property of the Deceased, getting control of the Property, paying Bills and any necessary Debts and Expenses, distributing Assets to the Beneficiaries.
The Estate Administration starts when you or a loved one passes away. The process finishes when everything has been distributed to the Beneficiaries. The Administration of the Estate includes a number of important things such as:
- Distribution of assets and dealing with any debts
- Updating the Beneficiaries of the Will and dealing with any issues
- Dealing with Bank accounts, property, assets and personal items
- Providing a final statement after the assets distribution is complete
There is a difference between Probate and Estate Administration. A grant of Probate proves the validity of a person’s Will and grants authority to the Executor of the Will. A grant of Administration is necessary when no Will can be found and an Executor must be appointed.
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.”
Write to us
To action your will or to update your existing will, obtain an enduring power of attorney or estate administration simply fill out our contact form: