Chelcie Kite

Chelcie Kite

Specialising in trust law, estate and asset planning, not-for-profit law, and property law, Chelcie delivers tailored solutions with a focus on client needs and long-term success to help them achieve their goals with confidence. Prior to joining MoranLaw, Chelcie has worked in both boutique and large national law firms.

Relationship Property - Contracting Out Agreements vs Property Sharing Agreements: What’s the difference?

When couples or co-owners decide to formalise how they will own, divide, or protect...

Digital assets and trusts: managing risks and legal compliance

Trusts are a common and effective tool for managing assets and planning succession in New...

When does a relationship become "De Facto" in the eyes of the law?

When people think about dividing property after a relationship ends, they often assume...

What is considered Relationship Property in New Zealand?

When couples separate, one of the first questions and most pressing questions is: Who...

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...

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...

Trust in Good Hands: What the “Power of Appointment” Means – and Why Your Will Should Provide for it

The “power of appointment” describes the power to appoint and remove trustees from a...