Most people know they need to sort their Will, their estate & their assets
Most people also put it off.
Because it means thinking about things you’d rather not think about.
But a Will reflects your wishes. A trust protects what you’ve worked hard for. An enduring power of attorney means someone you trust can step in if they ever need to.
At Jackson Reeves, we make these conversations easier than you'd expect
We've helped thousands of Tauranga families and individuals put the right plans in place — clearly, carefully and without the overwhelm. We'll ask the right questions, explain your options in plain language and make sure everything is set up correctly so that when the time comes, the people you love aren't left navigating a complicated mess.
How we can help
Preparing Wills
A Will is one of the most important documents you'll ever sign. Without one, the people you love may not be provided for the way you intended. We'll make sure your will clearly reflects your wishes and is legally sound — reducing the room for confusion or dispute when it matters most.
Asset Protection Advice
Protecting what you've worked hard to build requires careful planning. We'll help you understand your options and put the right structures in place to safeguard your assets — for you and for the people who matter to you.
Setting Up Trusts
A trust can be a powerful tool for asset protection, estate planning and providing for your family's future. We'll walk you through how trusts work, whether one is right for your situation, and make sure yours is set up correctly from the start.
Enduring Powers of Attorney
An enduring power of attorney means that if you're ever unable to make decisions for yourself, someone you trust can step in and act on your behalf. It's one of the most important documents you can have in place — and one of the most overlooked. We'll make sure yours covers what it needs to.
Administering Estates
When someone passes away, administering their estate can feel overwhelming — especially when you're also grieving. We'll guide the executor or administrator through the process step by step, handle the legal requirements and take as much of the burden off your shoulders as we can.
When the right plans are in place, the people you love are protected
Your wishes are clearly documented. Your assets are structured correctly. The right people have the authority to act on your behalf if they ever need to. And when the time comes, your family can focus on what matters — not on untangling a legal mess.
That's what we're here for.
Meet our Trusts, Wills & Estates team
- NEXT STEPS
Knowing you need a lawyer & knowing what to do next are two very different things
Here's what happens when you reach out to us.
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Fill in the enquiry form on our Contact page and your message goes straight to the whole team. The person who gets back to you — within 24 hours — will specialise in what you need, with the capacity to give your legal matter the attention it deserves.
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From there, we'll set up a call or meeting with no obligation to you. We'll listen, ask the right questions and give you an honest picture of how we can help.
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If we're the right fit, we'll get you formally engaged and moving. If we're not, we'll say so and point you somewhere that is.