Trusts have become an increasingly popular way of structuring one’s affairs. It is important for those intending to use a trust to be clear on the legal relationships and obligations involved....
A landmark Supreme Court judgment has opened the way for wives to take a share of their husbands’ property – even though they owned it before the marriage....
The recession has skittled the plans of a lot of people. A sizeable part of the population now believe they no longer have the chance of a decent retirement and have nearly given up on investing for the future....
A growing number of older people are finding themselves struggling to pay their children’s mortgages. And the problem is set to worsen as banks encourage families to collaborate financially to circumvent tightened lending criteria....
The Enduring Powers of Attorney law change impacts positively on all parties involved:...
A Power of Attorney is a legal arrangement whereby you (the donor) appoint another person to act on your behalf....
A June snapshot of the residential property market showed stability returning, says the website Realestate.co.nz....
Assets must be in a trust for a period before they are fully protected from asset testing and creditors. ...