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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...

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

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

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...

Why Every New Zealander Needs a Will

Most of us know that we should have a will, yet many New Zealanders delay writing one. In...

Proper Usage of your Important Trade Marks

Don’t Let Them Become the Generic or Descriptive Name for your Product! The market in New...

JONAH LOMU's Widow Resolves Dispute with Executor of Lomu Estate

Following a protracted legal dispute Nadene Lomu has reached a resolution with the estate...