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Does your will provide for your pets?

7 August 2026 | Teneille Bone

For many of us, pets are part of the family. But while people often carefully plan for their family, home, finances and personal possessions, pets can be overlooked in estate planning.

Enduring Power of Attorneys: What are they, when do I need one, and how does changing one work?

4 August 2026

Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPAs) are legal documents that appoint another person as your “attorney”

Tahilya - Office Coordinator

3 August 2026 | Brooke Cooper

We are pleased to announce the promotion of Tahliya to Office Coordinator!

Mikayla has officially become a Solicitor!

23 July 2026

We’re proud to celebrate an exciting milestone for another member of the Godfreys Law team. Mikayla has officially become a Solicitor!

10 Reasons to Consider Establishing a Family Trust

26 June 2026 | Mikayla Whalley

Family trusts are often perceived as structures reserved for wealthy families, but they can offer valuable benefits for nearly all Kiwis.

Changes Proposed for Retirement Villages Act 2003

17 June 2026 | Mikayla Whalley

The Retirement Villages Act 2003 (the Act) sets out the rights and obligations of retirement village operators, residents, and anyone considering moving into a retirement village.