Order Kiwilaw's Guide to Estate Administration v2.0 (Jan 2026)
Taking care of someone’s estate can feel daunting, especially when you are also coping with their death. Kiwilaw’s Guide to Estate Administration provides practical guidance to help you understand what needs doing, plan your next steps, and recognise when to seek professional advice.You do not have to hand the whole job to a lawyer. You can do much of the work yourself and get help where you need it.Order version 2 below. Choose online access for $35, or a printed booklet for $79 including tracked delivery within New Zealand.  That's less than 10 minutes of a lawyer's time!The guide provides general information; advice about your particular circumstances is separate.​Although aimed at estates where your loved one left a valid will (with a section on interpretation of the will), this Guide is relevant also for estates where there is no valid will.
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