Wills Month 2024

Enabling the community to plan for tomorrow while still living for today – September is Wills Month

September marks ‘Wills Month’ in New Zealand, an annual prompt to create or update this all-important record of what you want to have happen when you die. Having an up-to-date Will gives you peace of mind that you have made the best plans possible for the people and causes you care about. You have made it easier for your family and friends to do the right thing when you die.

This September we have several opportunities to support Wills Month.

Atkinson Crehan Law and Pitt & Moore Lawyers have offered to donate $50 to Nelson Tasman Hospice for every new Will signed during September. We appreciate their support and for being part of our compassionate community.

They will also host free community drop-in information sessions during Wills Month here at Nelson Tasman Hospice on Suffolk Road, so you can have some questions around writing a Will answered. You can go to one or both of these sessions, no registration necessary.

Wills Information Drop In Sessions –

• Pitt & Moore Lawyers – Thurs 5th September 1-2:30pm
• Atkinson Crehan Law – Thurs 19th September 1-2:30pm

The team at Nelson Tasman Hospice will be offering small, guided tours through the Suffolk Road facility and garden before each of the drop-in sessions. If you’ve always wanted to know what we actually do and have a look around the facility.

Nelson Tasman Hospice Tours –

• Thurs 5th September 11:30 am and 12:00 pm
• Thurs 19th September 11:30 am and 12:00 pm

Email communications@nelsonhopsice.org.nz or phone Ana Fierek on 027 292 8877 if you are interested in attending one of the tours.

The Nelson Tasman Hospice education team are offering a free workshop about Advance Care Planning (ACP). Many people find it difficult to talk about dying. Like birth, it is a stage that benefits from planning and discussion, this is one of the greatest gifts you can give your family. ACP includes sections like “what matters to me”, “what worries me” and “if I’m unable to make decisions, I’d prefer them to be made like this”. This is a free event open to the community but with limited seats.

Advance Care Planning Workshops –

• Wed 11th September 4:30 pm – Book your free spot here: Advance Care Planning Workshop Registration, Wed 11/09/2024 at 4:30 pm | Eventbrite
• Wed 25th September 10:00 am – Book your free spot here: Advance Care Planning Workshop Registration, Wed 25/09/2024 at 10:00 am | Eventbrite