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Leaving a gift in your will to Coastguard ensures generations of Kiwis stay safe on the water. Last year alone, Coastguard responded to 2,785 incidents, brought 6,792 people home safely, and saved 61 lives because we they were there. Your legacy can make sure this lifesaving work never stops. One day, it could be someone you love.
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We’re Aotearoa New Zealand’s primary maritime search and rescue organisation. Every day, our volunteers rely on well‑maintained rescue vessels, fuel in the tank, reliable radios, safety gear, and specialist training to respond when someone needs help on the water. By supporting Coastguard, you’re helping keep our crews ready and this lifesaving service running.
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Wills made Easy
01Prepare
your Will
We’ll ask a few simple questions prepared by lawyers that will allow you to create your own Will. We’ve made it easy enough that you can use any computer, or even your phone.
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02Submit
for review
When you’re ready, check out and submit your Will to our team to review. While our Essentials Will does not include legal advice, you can choose to receive legal advice with our Customised Will option.
Update anytime
03Print
& Sign
Once reviewed, we will email you your Will to print and sign (don't worry, we include easy to follow instructions). If you need to make any changes, simply log back in and make as many updates as you'd like.
It takes a crew to save a life
A gift in your Will helps ensure Coastguard volunteers can keep turning up for the next generation and beyond. You can choose where your gift goes: either to Coastguard nationally, supporting the training, equipment and services that keep all units across Aotearoa New Zealand ready, or to your local Coastguard Unit, supporting the volunteers, boat and resources your community relies on when someone needs help on the water. To support a specific unit, simply name “Coastguard [Unit Name]” and the region in your Will.
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Frequently asked questions about Wills
A Will is an important legal document that details your wishes for when you pass away. It contains instructions for who you want to inherit your estate, any guardianship or care arrangements for minor children, and who should be in charge of distributing your estate in the role of Executor. A Last Will and Testament is vital for everyone in Australia and New Zealand, to ensure your estate and legacy is properly taken care of when you pass away.
Dying without a valid Will is known as ‘dying intestate’. Your estate will be handled and distributed according to intestacy laws in your region - this means that your wishes may or may not be adhered to, and could end up costing your loved ones both significant financial, emotional, and legal stress in the long term.
To write your Will, you will need to be organised and make a few key decisions. Think about, or put together a list of all of your assets, including property, bank accounts, and investments; this makes it easier to decide on beneficiaries and specific bequests you wish to make to individuals or charity. In the case of minor children or other dependents, decide on a guardian or guardians and any wishes you have for their future. Safewill guides you through this process in a simple and straightforward way, so there’s nothing you forget and no prep work required!
Remember to keep your Will updated in the case of big life changes, such as divorce, marriage, or the birth of new children- doing so is free, and ensures that the correct wishes are carried out when you pass away.
An Executor is the person responsible for carrying out the wishes in your Will, and as such should be someone you trust. They’ll be following your instructions and performing all the legal and financial actions required to administer your estate. Generally, people nominate a family member, close friend, or a professional.
Yes. Online Wills share the same requirements for validity as a paper-based DIY Will, or a lawyer drafted Will. Once you finish the process, you’ll need to print and sign your Will in front of two independent witnesses, so that it’s correctly executed.
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