Expert, experienced lawyers for wills and trusts

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Structuring your assets for the protection of you and your loved ones is important, now and in the future. With a wealth of experience, our team provides a tailored approach to help clients feel at ease during what can sometimes be a difficult discussion.

We combine asset-structuring expertise with a personalised service, and where necessary, work closely with tax experts to ensure sound holistic decisions are made. Our full range of wills, trusts and estate planning work includes:

  • Wills – drafting and advice

  • Trusts – advice on establishment, review, variations

  • Gifting – advice post the abolishment of gift duty

  • Asset planning and protection

  • Succession planning

  • Residential care

  • Retirement Villages – advice on occupational rights agreements

  • Estate administration – including grants of probate and letters of administration for Wills

  • General and Enduring powers of attorney

Our clients are from throughout New Zealand and around the world. We regularly advise international clients on the implications of investing in or having a presence in New Zealand.

Our team of will and trust experts take pride in our role as trusted advisors, and look to build long-term personal relationships with our clients. We endeavour to make the process as simple as possible and ensure that our clients can rest easy knowing that their loved ones and assets are protected.

Our process

  • Reach out to our friendly team via our contact form, email enquiries@toddwalker.com or call +64 (3) 441 2743

  • We’ll connect you with the lawyer best suited to your situation, so you’re in the right hands from the start.

  • Your lawyer will be in touch to set up a meeting, either in person or over the phone, whatever works best for you.

  • At this session, your lawyer will guide you through the onboarding process (including our anti-money laundering check) and talk through the next steps so you know exactly what to expect.

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