Bite: Half of us still don’t have a will

Bite: Half of us still don’t have a will

From Shared Lunch by Sharesies

May 11, 2026 · 4 min

About this episode

This episode discusses the importance of having a will and the implications of not documenting one's wishes regarding wealth.

“We still see 10–15 deceased estates a week.” That was one of the more confronting moments from this conversation about wills, investing, and what happens when your wishes aren’t documented. In this quick bite we cover off some of the big points from our previous episode 'Are you leaving your wealth in limbo?'  For more or to watch on YouTube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch For more places to follow Shared Lunch—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch Shared Lunch is brought to you by Sharesies Limited (NZ) in New Zealand. It is not financial advice. Information provided is general only and current at the time it’s provided, and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation and needs. We do not provide recommendations and you should always read the disclosure documents available from the product issuer before making a financial decision. Our disclosure documents and terms and conditions can be found on our website. Investing involves risk. You might lose the money you start with. If you require financial advice, you should consider speaking with a qualified financial advisor. Past performance is not a…

Topics covered

  • wills
  • investing
  • deceased estates
  • financial planning
  • wealth management

Keywords

  • wills
  • investing
  • deceased estates
  • financial advice
  • wealth management

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