Your Will and Facebook

It is prudent to regularly review your Will to cater for changing circumstances in your life. Have you considered making reference to your Facebook and other social media accounts.  Who should control these once you have passed away? If you have not taken your social media accounts into consideration when drafting your Will,  our Auckland [...]

What is estate administration?

Estate Administration is the process of carrying out a person’s wishes as set out in their Will.  Making sure their assets are transferred to beneficiaries as smoothly and efficiently as possible. In simple cases it may take just a few weeks to settle everything after Court approval, or longer if there are assets to sell, [...]

Probate and Estate Administration – Resolving the Estate

Coping with the death of a loved one is never easy.  If you are confronted with that situation our legal team at Quay Law are able to assist you with the adminstration of the Estate.. Once we have received the instructions to act  and administer the Estate, we commence with the  practical matters of resolving [...]

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 [...]

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 is a legal contract?

What is a contract? A contract can take different forms, some are verbal, some written, some are formal and some informal.  Irrespective of the format a contract essentially comprises of some common elements: you make someone an offer they accept it  and you promise to give something or do something in return for what you’re [...]

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