No Stupid Questions with Susan Edmunds Can I write my own will, or do I have to hire a lawyer?
Mar 17, 2026
12:28
You might own a lot, you might own a little, but you probably still need to write a will. But do you have to use a lawyer to do it? There are changes coming to KiwiSaver contribution rates. Who will miss out? And how do donation credits actually work?
In this episode, Susan answers questions about:
- How will the changes to KiwiSaver contribution rates affect you?
- How does the donation tax credit actually work?
- Why aren't spouses paid to be caregivers?
- Are there still benefits to KiwiSaver when the government contribution stops?
- Do you have to write a will with a lawyer or can you write your own, have it witnessed and just keep it in a safe place?
- What items have gotten cheaper over the last 10 years?
- And which part of the country has the highest uptake on solar power?
If you have a money question you'd like Susan to answer, put it in an email or voice memo, then send it to questions@rnz.co.nz.