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Wills and Enduring Power of Attorney

We offer personal, cost-effective help with drafting Wills and Enduring Power of Attorney (EPAs).

Wills and Enduring Power of Attorney (EPAs)

We can ensure the correct management of your financial and property assets. Whether making a new Will, updating an existing one, or deciding on an executor and attorney - we can help. Our team specialises in living Wills, preparing Enduring Powers of Attorney, and planning the future of your estates.

Making a new Will
Updating an existing Will
Advising executors and attorneys
Preparing Enduring Powers of Attorney
Estate Planning
Living Wills (Advance Directives)

Meet our Will and EPA law experts

Shelley GreerDIRECTOR

Nicole Porima ASSOCIATE

Georgia ReadASSOCIATE

Renee DunnSENIOR SOLICITOR

Tabatha BrillSENIOR LEGAL EXECUTIVE

Anna RogersonREGISTERED LEGAL EXECUTIVE

Read the latest Will and EPA news from our blog

Getting the basics right – Wills and Enduring Powers of Attorney

September 1st 2024It’s Wills Month in September and it's a good time to review your basic “life” documents and make a time to talk through any changes. At the top of this list should be your Wills and EnduringRead more

Many Happy Years

August 19th 2024Meeting as 18-year-olds at the Starlight Ballroom in Hamilton, Alan and Tricia Wallace have spent the past 67 years together. Loyal clients of Gallie Miles since 2002, their latest legal matter wasRead more

The Consequences of Not Having an Enduring Power of Attorney

July 29th 2024An Enduring Power of Attorney (“EPA”) is a legal document that allows you to appoint one or more trusted individuals to make decisions on your behalf if you become incapacitated. There are twoRead more

With us all the way

May 16th 2024When Gallie Miles clients Blair and Rosie Shaw began the hunt for their first home around eight years ago, life looked a little different. Fast forward to 2024 and the couple have two children, aRead more

FAQ’s – Estate Administration

November 7th 2023Estate Administration is a foreign concept to a lot of people, and it’s not until you’re thrown into the job that you realise you’re not entirely sure what you should be doing. At Gallie MileRead more

Probate v Letters of Administration

November 7th 2023When you die in NZ and you hold assets over the value of $15,000.00 in one place such as the bank or your KiwiSaver investment, a Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration is necessary to allow tRead more

Children Contesting a Will under the Family Protection Act 1955

September 28th 2023When preparing a will, you’re stating how you wish to distribute your assets when you die. Our clients are often unaware that if you are a parent, under the New Zealand Family Protection Act 1955Read more

A smooth transition

August 29th 2023Retired couple Mary and Ross Karl spent most of their lives running their dairy farm in Ohaupo. When the time came to move into a retirement village earlier this year, they called on Gallie Miles’Read more

Doing right by us

January 23rd 2023Following her father suffering a serious health event while holidaying in the Philippines, Grace Jones was ready to come home and be closer to family. Throughout the traumatic experience, the familyRead more

What happens when there is no Will?

August 18th 2022Losing a loved one is such a difficult time and it can be extremely overwhelming. When there is no Will, it can cause even more stress. In this blog, we look at what happens when there is no Will. InRead more

Why do I need a Will?

May 22nd 2022Having a Will sorted will give you and your loved ones peace of mind. What do you want to happen when you die? Are those you care about looked after? What to you want to happen with your belongings aRead more

What is an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA)?

May 22nd 2022What would you want to happen if you lose the ability to make decisions for yourself? Are your wishes for your personal care and welfare known? Will your property be protected and looked after? Here,Read more

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