Information Session on Wills and Succession Planning

12-1:30pm, Thursday 5 September | GQ New Plymouth 

September is Wills Month: It's the perfect time to stop procrastinating and create or update your Will. While discussions about death and legacy can be uncomfortable, it's surprising how often we neglect planning to support our loved ones and cherished causes. 

In partnership with the Taranaki Chamber of Commerce, join GQ Partner Catherine Grogan, Taranaki Foundation's CEO Josh Hickford and BDO's Principal Gaylene Findlay as they chat all things Wills and Succession Planning at this lunchtime information session. 

Taranaki Foundation Insights:
•    Understand the impact of leaving a charitable gift in your Will
•    Myth busting: Leaving a charitable gift in your will isn't just for the wealthy—it's a practical way for anyone to achieve their long-term charitable goals and create a local legacy
•   Discover how our community’s collective generosity is building resilient, thriving communities for generations to come
•   Find out how Taranaki Foundation can assist in fulfilling your charitable goals

Govett Quilliam Insights:
•   The importance of a Will
•   Key considerations
•   Updating and reviewing Wills and succession plans
•    Avoiding common pitfalls

BDO Insights:
•    Succession planning
•    Understanding the ownership of assets (e.g business vs personal including Trust assets)
•    Importance of communication
•    General tax considerations


Please note this event is complimentary but spaces are limited. To secure your seat at this event simply fill out the form below.

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Meet the Speakers

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Catherine Grogan
Partner, GQ

Catherine has been a practising lawyer for nearly 20 years and runs our personal planning Team. Over the years she has developed her skills in succession planning and has worked alongside many clients to establish enduring, robust and fit for purpose plans in terms of the future of their family businesses.

Josh Hickford

Josh Hickford
Taranaki Foundation, Chief Executive 

With national recognition for his charity involvement and background as a fellow chartered accountant, Josh's current roles include CE at Taranaki Foundation, Trustee for CFNZ and NZ Council member for CA ANZ.

Gaylene Findlay

Gaylene Findlay
Advisory Principal, BDO

Gaylene is a Chartered Accountant and Business Advisory Partner with BDO Taranaki. Working alongside family businesses for over 25 years, Gaylene has had a wide range of experience with personal and business asset planning and succession.