Trusts

Trustees' legal advice and privilege

When trustees obtain legal advice on the administration of the trust,...

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The Law Commission's Review of Succession Law

Overview The Law Commission released its review of New...

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Independent trustees - not just here for the 'rubber stamp'

The role of the independent trustee is an important one.  Often...

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Trusts Act 2019. What is it all about?

The long awaited Trusts Act 2019 came into force on 30 January 2021....

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Don't know what is in your Trust Deed

Make Time to Find Out If you are a trustee and you haven’t...

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Preparation Preparation Preparation

Most people recognise that they need to see their lawyer to plan for...

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Residential Care Subsidies and Trusts: The Devil is in the Detail

Trusts can be set up to protect assets from various claims....

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Getting the house in order

DON’T FORGET THE NUTS & BOLTS OF ESTATE PLANNING September...

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Overseas Persons Restricted From Buying Residential Land in NZ

One Year On: Overseas Persons Restricted From Buying Residential Land...

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What to consider with shared ownership of land

When a property is owned by two or more people, there are two methods...

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