Enduring Powers of Attorney are a simple way of ensuring that if for any reason you become incapacitated, the person you have appointed as your attorney can attend to these matters for you....
Your Will survives last until you die unless you specifically revoke it (cancel it) by the making of a new Will. A Will continues even after a divorce. So unless you want your former spouse to inherit from your estate then you should make a new Will....
The number of homeowners in New Zealand continues to fall, with fewer than half of all Kiwis owning their own property, new Census figures show....
The trust can safeguard all, or a portion of, your assets because you no longer own them yourself – the trust does....
As a new year dawns we are often in the process of redefining our goals for the new year. What are yours?...
If you don't have a Will yet, or need to update a previous Will, you should get one drafted. A Will needs both an executor and a trustee. An executor obtains probate of your will from the court (when required) and the trustee carries out your wishes as set out in your Will when you die....
Our Auckland Trust lawyers have created numerous posts on our Auckland Law Firm blog relating Trusts and Trust Gifting. But are there some situations where you could consider NOT forgiving The Trust Debt?...
It is a good idea to have your conveyancing lawyer review any Sale and Purchase Agreement prior to the agreement being signed. This is to ensure all the necessary contract conditions are included within the signed property agreement....
The New Zealand law on trusts is always changing so it is a good idea to review your trust matters regularly and ensure that you are getting the most out of your trust as well as meeting all current NZ legal requirements....