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Charitable Trusts
Back to insights index Charitable Trusts A trust is created by signing a trust deed (usually 10-15 pages), which we prepare. It will include a description of the charitable purposes…
Winding up a Trust
Back to insights index Winding up a Trust The Family Trust is a popular legal mechanism in New Zealand. In 2019, New Zealand Trust Law went through substantial reform introducing…
Property Sharing Agreement
Back to insights index Property Sharing Agreement Many of the major banks are promoting shared equity models where parents, friends or relations take an equity interest in a property, rather…
Retirement Villages
Back to insights index Retirement Villages Retirement villages have become increasingly popular in New Zealand as individuals and couples seek a supportive community in their later years. These villages offer…
Residential Property Sales
Back to insights index Residential Property Sales Selling a property can be stressful, especially if the process is new and unfamiliar. To help you better understand what will happen and…
Buying a House
Back to insights index Buying a House Buying a house can be stressful, especially if the process is new and unfamiliar. To help you better understand what will happen and…
Everyone needs an EPA
There are two types of an Enduring Power of Attorney (“EPAs”): one for money and property (“property”), the other for personal care and welfare (“welfare”).
Why we all need a Will
Everyone should have a Will, especially if you have had a recent change to your circumstances such as ending a long term relationship, entering a new relationship or if you have had children.
New Societies Act
The Incorporated Societies Act 1908 has governed the incorporation and administration of societies for over 100 years with the courts also adding legal guidelines for societies.