On demand loans and time limits
The Limitation Act 2010 is an important limit on liability claims, limiting them after the expiry of a time period. How that is calculated can be complex.
What Assets Does A Will Cover? And What Does It Not?
Many people assume that a will automatically covers all assets they own at their death. However, this is not necessarily so; there are some important exceptions.
How much does a will cost in New Zealand
For simplicity, let's say Wills are either Simple or Complex. How much a will costs varies based on how straightforward your situation is.
Is Your Trust Valid?
Trusts are complex and require time, effort and knowledge to ensure that they are not only valid on formation but remain valid and fit for purpose.
What happens if I die without a will?
If you die without a will it's called dying intestate, and your assets are distributed pursuant to the Administration Act. But does having a will safeguard you from issues of intestacy?
When should you review or update your will?
It is essential to review and update your will as life evolves, relationships change, and laws shift. Check out this short guide on updating your will.
Employee Benefit – Funding of Wills
Attractive benefits offer you an edge when hiring and retaining staff. We're excited to offer employers our new Employee Benefit Will Funding Scheme.
International Estate Planning
It's important to have an international estate plan if you are one of the many New Zealanders who have assets in more than one jurisdiction.
(Un) privileged position
Let's review the extent of disclosure to beneficiaries following a recent New Zealand Supreme Court decision. Source: STEP Journal.
Who do you have to provide for in your Will?
The Family Protection Act 1955 provides that a person has a moral duty to provide for the “proper maintenance and support” of certain family members in their Will.
Advice On Wills
The law says when someone dies, they have a moral duty to look after certain people in their will. So when can someone challenge a will?
What happens when a trustee loses capacity?
What happens when an aging trustee loses capacity? The Trusts Act 2019 comes into effect on the 1st February 2021 and aims to simplify this process.