Setting up a family trust?
The trust can safeguard all, or a portion of, your assets because you no longer own them yourself – the trust does....
23 February, 2014
A Benefit of a Family Trust | Protection of assets for future generations.
With the headlines in the local newspaper over the weekend (January 2014) reading as follows – “Desperate Investments – Parents buy homes for pre-schoolers“, it is prudent that these property investments are protected for the future generation. ...
15 January, 2014
To Forgive or NOT to Forgive the Trust Debt?
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?...
08 October, 2013
Reviewing your trust affairs – what is involved?
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....
23 September, 2013
Family Trusts and Your Trust Deed | Auckland Law Firm Article.
Unlike a will, a family trust can protect the ownership of your assets while you are alive. You transfer the legal ownership of the assets to the trust while continuing to use and enjoy them....
05 July, 2013
How do I form a Family Trust? A question often answered by our solicitors and barristers
Forming a family trust is just one step in a comprehensive, personalised asset protection plan. For the lay person this is not the sort of plan that you can come up with on your own....
10 March, 2013
Administration of an Estate – What the Executor should consider | Auckland law firm – Quay Law
Administration of an Estate – Checklist for the Executor written by Auckland lawyer – Ian Mellett of Quay Law...
17 December, 2012
Pitfalls for unwary in inheriting family home
Many of us will inherit a share of the family home. I decided to look into the financial implications after watching a clip on TV about a woman who had lost all the proceeds from her mother’s house....
20 October, 2012
Family Trusts – a way to structure your affairs.
Trusts have become an increasingly popular way of structuring one’s affairs. ...
08 August, 2012