Losing a loved one is one of the worst things a family can go through.

But it can get a lot worse if people start fighting over the will before the body’s even cold.

With so many of us relying on inheritance these days to get on the property ladder, being cut out of a will can be a devastating blow – but contesting it can sometimes be more trouble than it's worth.

So how should you go about getting your fair share, and what can you do to make sure your final wishes are clearly communicated?

Today on The Front Page, NZ Herald senior journalist Jane Phare joins to share the Dos and Don’ts she’s picked up from legal experts when it comes to inheritance.

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