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Can you cut someone out of a will | Morrison Kent Lawyers

Can you cut someone out of your will?

June 30, 2022 | David Abricossow

You may be surprised to learn that it is very hard to completely write certain family members out of your will under New Zealand law. Testamentary freedom is not what people think it is. Losing...Read More

Contesting an Estate | Morrison Kent Lawyers

Contesting an Estate

December 22, 2021 | David Abricossow

Losing and grieving a loved one is never easy. The process of moving on can be complicated further when the estate of your loved one is the cause of conflict. These conflicts can arise between...Read More

Q&A – Will My Family Trust Still Protect Me?

August 25, 2021 | Morrison Kent

Will my family trust still protect my property? And more of your legal questions answered by our experts! The team at Morrison Kent Lawyers have partnered with Informed Investor to answer your...Read More

Trusts and Estates | Morrison Kent Lawyers

Keep up to date with your trust gifting

February 18, 2021 | Andrew Stewart

It is still as important as ever to avoid delay in ensuring your trust affairs are in order. A trust is almost always put in place to protect you against risks and if a trust is not administered...Read More

Governance of a Maori Land Trust - Morrison Kent Lawyers

Governance of a Māori Land Trust

September 10, 2020 | Curtis Bidois

Prudent governance and leadership are essential. Ideally, Māori land trustees will work cohesively, with the interests of current and future generations of beneficiaries in mind. There has...Read More