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See below for information on why you need a will.

The three different types of will that are available on DYOdocs are:

Simple will. This is a basic will suitable only if you have straightforward wishes. It provides for all of your estate to go to your partner, followed by other loved ones equally, or to other loved ones equally if you do not have a partner. If a child or other loved one dies before you their share can pass to their children. It provides for burial or cremation. It contains standard trustee powers. It does not provide for bequests (gifts), guardianship of children, provision for pets, provisions for a Trust, provisions for an unequal division of assets, or provisions in contemplation of marriage or civil union.
Normal will. A normal will is a standard will for normal needs. It includes all of the provisions in a simple. In addition, it can the following provisions (if required): provisions for guardianship of children, provisions in contemplation of marriage or civil union, provisions for pets, bequests (gifts), leaving all of your assets to your partner or one Trust, or for equal division of assets between your beneficiaries, detailed trustees powers and a beneficiary protection clause.
Complex will. A complex will includes all of the provisions in a normal will. In addition, it can the following provisions (if required): provisions for a blended family (children from different relationships), provisions for a life interest for your partner or other loved one, provisions for the unequal division of assets, detailed provisions for Trusts or businesses, provisions for assets situated outside of New Zealand, provisions for Maori land, and provisions for what is to happen if you and your partner separate or divorce.

The three different types of will that are available on DYOdocs are detailed here: Types of wills: Click here to use DYOdocs to create a free report on the type of will that you need as part of your will-based estate plan. Please click here to use DYOdocs to create a free report on the legal documents which you need as part of your will-based estate plan or click here to use DYOdocs to create a free report on the legal documents which you need as part of your trust-based estate and asset protection plan.

You have 2 choices:

Do it yourself by completing DYOdocs online workflow at substantially discounted costs with detailed signing instructions.
Ross Holmes Virtual Lawyers Limited with their legal advice. They can be signed at Ross Holmes Lawyers Limited’s offices, or via Zoom using Ross Holmes Lawyers takeaway service.

Simple will

DYOdocs options

Start for 1 person $60

Public Trust cost $79 *

Start for a couple $96

Public Trust cost $158 *

* Public Trust costs at 11/6/2023

Ross Holmes Lawyers options:

Ross Holmes Virtual Lawyers Limited will check, correct, and if required witness, the document

Start for 1 person $350

Start for a couple $560

Normal will

DYOdocs options

Start for 1 person $90

Public Trust cost $149 *

Start for a couple $144

Public Trust cost $249 *

* Public Trust costs at 11/6/2023

Ross Holmes Lawyers options:

Ross Holmes Virtual Lawyers Limited will check, correct, and if required witness, the document

Start for 1 person $450

Start for a couple $720

Complex will (coming soon)

DYOdocs options

Start for 1 person $180

Public Trust cost $199 *

Start for a couple $288

Public Trust cost $343 *

* Public Trust costs at 11/6/2023

Ross Holmes Lawyers options:

Ross Holmes Virtual Lawyers Limited will check, correct, and if required witness, the document

Start for 1 person from $900

Start for a couple from $1,440

Our other documents include:

Statement of wishes for will (coming soon)

You have these optional add-ons:

DYOdocs online workflow optional add-ons:
1. $86.25 per document: expert online review by Ross Holmes Virtual Lawyers Limited. Ross Holmes Virtual Lawyers Limited will check and correct the document.
2. $57.50 per document witnessing. They can be signed at Ross Holmes Lawyers Limited’s offices, or via Zoom using Ross Holmes Lawyers takeaway service.
3. Printing and couriering documents:
  1. :For 1 person $26.50.
  2. For a couple $38.00.
Ross Holmes Virtual Lawyers Limited optional add-ons:
1. Printing and couriering documents:
  1. For 1 person $26.50.
  2. For a couple $38.00.

Why you need a will

A will is a legal document that outlines what should happen to a person's assets and property after they pass away. It is an important tool for estate planning, as it allows individuals to control how their estate is managed and distributed to their beneficiaries.

The person who makes the will (known as the will-maker or testator (testatrix if they are female) appoints executors (executrices if they are female) to carry out their wishes. The executor or executrix is the person who will handle the legal process of transferring ownership of the estate assets to the beneficiaries named in the will. They will also be responsible for making sure any debts, taxes, or other obligations are paid from the estate.