Relationship changes can have unexpected consequences for your Will, potentially affecting who benefits from your estate and who is responsible for administering it. In this article, Sharnae McVerry explains how marriage, separation, divorce and de facto relationships can affect your Will, and why it is important to review your estate planning when your circumstances change.

Can a surviving partner claim under both a Contracting Out Agreement and the intestacy rules? In this article Jessie Sanders explains the Supreme Court’s answer and why your agreement and will should work together.

Council fees and charges under the Resource Management Act can sometimes be higher than expected, particularly where additional work is required during the consent process. In this article, Charlotte Muggeridge explains when council charges can be challenged, the objection process available under the RMA, and the key timeframes and considerations for anyone considering an objection.