Will my father's will hold up? Ask Susan
RNZ money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions.
Your father created a handwritten will, witnessed by two individuals who have since passed away. He has designated you as his executor and intends for you to manage his estate following his death. The estate is relatively small, with only $40,000 in assets and a few personal belongings. You are the primary caregiver for your father, dedicating time to his needs while working full-time.
While your father believes the handwritten will will suffice for the estate, you have concerns about the complexity and expense of the process when he passes away.
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