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Understanding Beneficiary Rights: Requesting Trust Information in New Zealand

In the past, it has often been the case that only the trustees knew about the family...

Outsourced, but not off the hook: who’s accountable in a third-party privacy breach?

As supply chains and the use of cloud services grow, New Zealanders are increasingly...

If it's not on Strava, it didn't happen...

It’s rare to have all of your professional and personal interests collide so...

Avoiding Family Disputes – The Role of a Well-Drafted Will

Few things strain family relationships more than disputes over inheritance. In New...

Digital Assets, Property and Beyond – The Modern NZ Will

When we think of creating a will and contemplating what we are leaving behind, we tend to...

What you Need to Know About the Trusts Act 2019

The Trusts Act 2019 (the Act) came into force on 30 January 2021, replacing the Trustee...

What Should Trustees be Doing?

What trustees should NOT be doing:While it's not always useful to consider the negative...

Is your Trust Operating in Alignment with its Purposes?

In recent years, the evolving landscape of Trust Law in New Zealand has led to increased...

Generational Wealth Transfer in NZ – $1 Trillion at Stake

Over the next few decades, New Zealand is set to experience the largest intergenerational...

Updating Your Will – Life Changes That Demand a Second Look

Many New Zealanders breathe a sigh of relief once they’ve finally written their will. Job...