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Love, heartbreak and … death?
Love, heartbreak and … death? Make a new will and EPAs when you separate Many people who have endured a relationship break up know it can be exhausting – mentally, emotionally, physically and, ultimately, financially. You could be forgiven, then, for thinking the priority is to get the agreements signed or Court Orders made. However, […]
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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 to sort things out between […]
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Defining a de facto relationship
Not that straightforward when it comes to property. We take a closer look at de facto relationships as defined in the Property (Relationships) Act 1976 (PRA for short). This is key if you and your partner separate and have a dispute over property.
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We’re buying a house together
Buying a house together? – think about a Contracting Out Agreement to avoid future conflicts
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Solving relationship property issues by mediation
can be a cost effective alternative to court
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Proposed changes to relationship property laws
The government response to these changes
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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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Who really wants to be a trustee?
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Love, heartbreak and … death?
Love, heartbreak and … death? Make a new will and EPAs when you separate Many people who have endured a relationship break up know it can be exhausting – mentally, emotionally, physically and, ultimately, financially. You could be forgiven, then, for thinking the priority is to get the agreements signed Read more →
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Trust eSpeaking, Autumn 2022, No 34
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 →
Business Law Articles
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Business Continuity Planning
Ensure your legal and compliance obligations are not accidentally overlooked Read more →
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What is the PPSR?
Giving protection when leasing or selling goods Read more →
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Letter of intent
Useful, but can present problems Read more →
Property Law Articles
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Love, heartbreak and … death?
Love, heartbreak and … death? Make a new will and EPAs when you separate Many people who have endured a relationship break up know it can be exhausting – mentally, emotionally, physically and, ultimately, financially. You could be forgiven, then, for thinking the priority is to get the agreements signed Read more →
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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 →
