For Families

At MoranLaw, we help families navigate life’s important legal decisions with care, clarity, and confidence. Whether you are planning for the future, protecting your assets, or managing your property and relationships, our team provides tailors legal solutions that respect your wishes and safeguard your family’s wellbeing.

We provide trusted legal services for families across New Zealand. From wills, powers of attorney, and estate administration to relationship property and residential property matters, our experienced team offers clear advice and practical solutions to protect what matters most.

We understand that ever family is unique. Our lawyers bring both expertise and empathy to each matter, ensuring you understand and feel supported each step of the way.

Wills and Estate Planning

Making a will is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your loved ones. We prepare wills that reflect your individual circumstances – from blended families and intergenerational wealth to charitable giving and specific bequests.

Our team also provides guidance on appointing executors and guardians, and on minimising the risk of claims or disputes, so your wishes are respected.

For Families Wills and Estate Planning

Trusts

Trusts remain one of the most effective tools in New Zealand for protecting family wealth, safeguarding assets, and planning for succession. Our team provides clear practical advice and support tailored to your circumstances throughout the life of your trust – from establishment to ongoing management, and eventual succession or windup. Our trust services include:

  • Establishing, restructuring, and winding up trusts;
  • Reviewing existing trusts to ensure compliance with the Trusts Act 2019;
  • Advising trustees on their duties, disclosure obligations, and best practice governance; and
  • Advising trustees and beneficiaries with changes, issues, or disputes.

For Families Trusts

Residential Property

Buying and selling a home is a major milestone. Our team provides comprehensive support throughout the residential property process, including:

  • Reviewing and preparing Sale and Purchase Agreements;
  • Advising on titles, LIM reports, and due diligence matters;
  • Guiding you through KiwiSaver withdrawals and grant applications;
  • Managing refinances, mortgage, and family property transfers; and
  • Coordinating with agents, brokers, and financial advisers to ensure ideal solutions.

For Families Residential Property

Relationship Property

Protecting assets in a relationship is an essential part of long-term planning. We provide clear and practical advice on:

  • Contracting Out Agreement (section 21 Agreements) to safeguard separate property;
  • Property division and financial disclosure following separation; and
  • Integrating relationship property considerations into wider estate and asset planning arrangements.

For Families Relationship Property

Enduring Powers of Attorney

An Enduring Power of Attorney (EPOA) ensures that someone you trust can make decisions on your behalf if you are no longer able to.
We assist with:

  • Drafting and signing EPOAs for both personal care and welfare, and property; and
  • Reviewing, revoking, or updating existing documents to ensure they remain fit-for-purpose.

For Families EPoAs

Family Office

For Families with significant or intergenerational wealth, we provide tailored Family Office services. These offer a coordinated and holistic approach to managing legal, property, estate, and business affairs.

We collaborate closely with accountants, investment advisers, and other professionals to design and oversee long-term strategies that protect and grow family assets while reflecting your values and legacy goals.

For Families Family Office

Estate Administration

Losing a loved one is never easy. We guide executors and families through the estate administration process with compassion and clarity, including:

  • Identifying and managing assets and liabilities;
  • Distributing the estate according to the will or intestacy laws; and
  • Interpreting testamentary documents and resolving any issues among beneficiaries.

For Families Estates

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