Selwyn_Times: September 27, 2023

Selwyn Times Wednesday September 27 2023
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SPORT
Kempton scores in
Legal Matters
September is
‘Wills Month’
- Avoid Dying
Intestate
Recent research has indicated
approximately 65% of
New Zealanders do not have a
will, and as September is Wills
month, we thought it fitting to
remind you of the consequences
of dying without a will, also
known as dying intestate.
When someone dies without a
valid will, the distribution of their
assets is determined by the laws
of intestacy, as set out in the
Administration Act 1969.
Intestacy rules allocate the
deceased’s estate among their
family members in a specific
hierarchy. Generally, the spouse,
civil or de-facto partner and
children are given precedence.
If there is no spouse or children,
the estate may be distributed to
parents, siblings, or more distant
relatives. These rules might not
align with your personal wishes
and could potentially lead to
conflict among family members.
The estate administration
process for intestate succession
is likely to be more timeconsuming
and complex than
distributing assets according
to a valid will. To avoid the
complications associated with
dying intestate, it’s crucial to
create a legally valid will. This
document helps ensure that your
assets are distributed according
to your wishes, minimises the
potential for family disputes, and
provides a smoother transition
for your loved ones during an
already difficult time.
A will may also include your
preference for burial/cremation.
This can help to reduce the stress
for loved ones allowing them to
honour you in the way you wish
to be honoured.
Seeking legal advice when
creating a will (or checking if your
existing Will is still valid e.g. on
marriage or separation) helps
ensure its validity and accuracy.
Taking this step will provide you
with the peace of mind that your
loved ones will be provided for in
the way you intend.
first appearance
• By Jaime Cunningham
ROLLESTON COLLEGE student Shaun
Kempton took full advantage of his
first appearance for the New Zealand
schools side by scoring a try in the team’s
57-22 win over the Barbarians on Saturday.
Two weeks ago, the Selwyn Times reported
on Kempton’s selection to the side. It
was a big moment for the 17-year-old, who
lost his dad in a tragic workplace incident
earlier this year.
Kempton, the first Rolleston College
student to be selected for the team, came
on in the second half when NZ Schools had
established a convincing lead.
Despite the fulltime score, it was a
competitive match that saw the Barbarians
trailing by just five (17-12) after 20 minutes.
Captain Oli Mathis crashed over for two
tries in the game, with No 8 Mosese Bason
also scoring two.
The match at St Paul’s Collegiate in
Hamilton was the first of three fixtures for
the NZ Schools team.
They will now turn their focus to meeting
the Australian under-18 team tomorrow
in Canberra before facing off against them
again on Monday.
New Zealand Schools: 57 (Oli Mathis
2, Mosese Bason 2, Dylan Pledger, Josh
Tengbald, Tayne Harvey, Shaun Kempton
tries; Rico Simpson 7 con, pen) def
New Zealand Barbarian U18: 22 (Kyan
Rangitutia 2, Nathan Salmon tries; Hugh
Robinson con). HT: 36-12.
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REPRESENT: Shaun Kempton came
off the bench in the No 16 jersey
in his first appearance for the New
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