Does New Zealand need a common will repository?

Nine To Noon

One of the most common queries the Citizens' Advice Bureau fields is to do with death and dying. More than 6000 enquiries about this topic were made to the CAB in 2023 - many over what to do if someone dies intestate - without a will - and the consequent impacts of that. Also of concern, setting up Enduring Power of Attorney and how to manage funeral costs. The organisation's Deputy Chief Executive is Andrew Hubbard, and he joins Kathryn to talk about why New Zealand needs a common will repository and a publicly funded service for wills and setting up EPAs.