In this issue of Trust eSpeaking: Gift or Loan Caring for Kiwis who cannot make decisions for themselves Where there is a will, what is the way? Download your copy here Read more →
Where there is a will, what is the way?
Where there is a will, what is the way? A parent dies, but the child is unaware of the death Categories = Property, Elder law, Wills and Estates, Trusts and Succession A child (of whatever age) can make a claim against the estate of their parent under the Family Protection Act 1955 (FPA) if […]
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Caring for Kiwis who cannot make decisions for themselves
Caring for Kiwis who cannot make decisions for themselves Could a Britney Spears’ type conservatorship apply in NZ? Categories = Property, Elder Law In the Spring 2021 edition of Trust eSpeaking, we looked at whether someone in New Zealand could end up in a similar situation to American entertainer Britney Spears. Britney […]
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Family protection and wills
Family protection and wills – take advice to avoid future issue
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Enduring powers of attorney
How many people should you name as attorneys? You should have two Enduring powers of attorney (EPAs) – one for property, and the other for personal care and welfare. In your EPA, you should also take care to name appropriate people as your attorneys. Ideally you should name two people to manage your property, which […]
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Family, Trusts, Estates Articles
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Trust eSpeaking, Autumn 2022, No 34
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Where there is a will, what is the way?
Where there is a will, what is the way? A parent dies, but the child is unaware of the death Categories = Property, Elder law, Wills and Estates, Trusts and Succession A child (of whatever age) can make a claim against the estate of their parent under the Family Read more →
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Gift or loan?
Gift or loan? The importance of properly documenting advances between family members Categories = Property, Relationship Property, Wills and Estates, Trusts and Succession The trusty Kiwi “She’ll be right” approach is often manifested in a reluctance to formally document intra-family lending arrangements. Catch cries of “I trust the kids Read more →
Business Law Articles
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Waikato DHB cyber-attack
Business owners must stay vigilant Read more →
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Digital Boost – a tool for small business
Are you getting the most out of your digital world? Read more →
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Working from home
Tax status of allowances, be aware of the rules and get advice Read more →
Property Law Articles
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Where there is a will, what is the way?
Where there is a will, what is the way? A parent dies, but the child is unaware of the death Categories = Property, Elder law, Wills and Estates, Trusts and Succession A child (of whatever age) can make a claim against the estate of their parent under the Family Read more →
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Caring for Kiwis who cannot make decisions for themselves
Caring for Kiwis who cannot make decisions for themselves Could a Britney Spears’ type conservatorship apply in NZ? Categories = Property, Elder Law In the Spring 2021 edition of Trust eSpeaking, we looked at whether someone in New Zealand could end up in a similar situation to Read more →
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Gift or loan?
Gift or loan? The importance of properly documenting advances between family members Categories = Property, Relationship Property, Wills and Estates, Trusts and Succession The trusty Kiwi “She’ll be right” approach is often manifested in a reluctance to formally document intra-family lending arrangements. Catch cries of “I trust the kids Read more →
