A new Trusts Act came into effect on 30 July 2019. This is a major change in the law for New Zealand as the new
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A no surprises Budget!
There are few surprises in the government’s 2018 Budget presented on 17 May, the first from Minister of Finance, the Hon Grant Robertson. To read
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Flurry of Employment Law Changes Ahead
We outline the upcoming changes, announced on 25 January, which include modifications to the 90-day trial period, the restoration of rest periods and collective bargaining.
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Blended Families – Wills & Trusts – Can it be fair for everyone?
Making sure everyone you care about gets a fair share of your property after you die is an issue most of us grapple with. This
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Ticking the boxes on Agreements for Sale and Purchase – be careful
“Just tick the box here, here and here if you need finance, a LIM report and a builder’s report”. You’ll likely have heard this if
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Trusts Bill
The long-awaited Trusts Bill was introduced to Parliament on 1 August 2017. The Bill is largely an update and restatement of the Trustee Act 1956
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How to Recover Undisputed Debts
When the court makes a decision that an individual or business is owed a debt, it issues a judgment order telling the debtor that they
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Property Briefs – Buying a house – are you covered?
If you’re buying a house, you will of course need insurance cover for your new property, and your lender will require it. Here we pinpoint
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Property Briefs – Buying a house – are you covered?
If you’re buying a house, you will of course need insurance cover for your new property, and your lender will require it. Here we
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Get Your Enduring Powers of Attorney Sorted Out!
Having an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) is as vital as making sure you have a Will. Whether you’re 18 or 80 years old, you
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Commercial eSpeaking Winter 2017
Agreements are comparable to relationship property agreements (colloquially known as ‘pre-nuptial agreements’), as the objective of each is to establish rules for relationship property –
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