What Every Kiwi Needs To Know About Wills, Prenups & Protecting Wealth: Holly Egerton

What Every Kiwi Needs To Know About Wills, Prenups & Protecting Wealth: Holly Egerton

Published: January 14, 2026

Duration: 55:34

1 in 2 New Zealanders don't have a will. That means when they die, their family gets chaos, uncertainty, and massive legal bills to sort everything out.


Holly from Succession NZ breaks down what actually happens: default rules kick in that split assets between partners and kids (not how most people want it), court applications cost thousands, and families fight over who's in charge. We cover the $40,000 threshold that freezes your Kiwisaver, why getting married cancels your will, and the retirement village fees that shock every family.


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