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Can an Executor Charge Fees in New Zealand?

NZ executors aren't automatically entitled to payment. Here's when an executor can charge fees, how much is reasonable, and what the law says about executor remuneration.

Does Marriage Revoke a Will in New Zealand?

Getting married in NZ generally revokes your existing will under the Wills Act 2007 unless it was made in contemplation of that marriage. What this means, how civil unions and de facto relationships differ, and what to do about it.