Heir vs Beneficiary of a Will.

A last will and testament  is  important.  Mistakes or misunderstandings can be costly, both emotionally and financially for your heirs.  It is important that your will is carefully drafted so as to ensure, as far as possible, that it will not be attacked from some quarter following your death. A frequently asked question.  What is [...]

Is your Last Will and Testament up to date OR do you even have a Will?

Time to review your Will? Our lawyers recommend that you review your Will regularly. By way of example. Some wills include specific bequests to particular heirs e.g. my house (address) to “A” and my shares (company name) to “B”. Do you still own that house at that address and those shares in that company? Life takes its [...]

Have you reviewed your Trust Documents lately?

Gift duty was abolished with effect from 1 October 2011. This has had  a practical impact and effect on people with existing family trusts. For any enquiries that you may have in this regard, contact Auckland law firm Quay Law on (09) 523-2408      or      email quaylaw@quaylaw.co.nz www.quaylaw.co.nz Family Trusts       Gift Duty   [...]

Property Law – Who should be the first person to Review your Sale and Purchase Agreement?

Property Law in New Zealand. It is a good idea to have your solicitor review any Sale and Purchase Agreement prior to the agreement being signed.  This is to ensure all the necessary conditions are included within theproperty  agreement. For more information regarding the legal aspects pertaining to legal transaction contact an experience lawyer at Auckland law [...]

Buying a Property – What is the best form of ownership?

When buying a property or home it is important to consider what the best form of ownership is for your situation. Our conveyancers will discuss the various legal options available to you as these will differ depending on if you are buying a rental investment property or a home to live in and on your [...]

Social Media Law

International Social Media law as it unfolds.

Trading trusts reform in spotlight

Trusts reform in spotlight Source stuff : 07/01/2012 ROB STOCK The Law Commission is seeking views on whether the veil of secrecy surrounding trading trusts needs to be lifted to protect both creditors and the integrity of the Companies Register. Trading trusts are structures where the trustee of the entity is a limited liability company, [...]

What do you want to read about in our law firm blog?

As most people head back to work this week, I thought I’d take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you for following my blog or connecting with our Quay Law team via a social media profile. As 2012 kick starts, I thought I would take the liberty of asking you what you [...]

Happy New Year from your Auckland Law Firm

The team and lawyers at Quay Law wish you and your nearest and dearest a New Year full of success and good tidings. Happy 2012! Law Firm, Remuera, Auckland 09 5232408

Our thoughts are with the people of Christchurch

Our thoughts go out to the people of Christchurch as another large earthquake hits your beautiful city. Take care !!!

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