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
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
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
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
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
As you may be aware, the Trusts Act 2019 (“the new Act”) will come into effect on 30 January 2021. The new Act is a major update to trust law in New Zealand and may have a material effect on...Read More
Have you been considering making a will or a set of enduring powers of attorney? Many people are using their unexpected spare time during the lockdown to get up to date on the paperwork they might...Read More
Mirror trusts were a common way to arrange family affairs. They were fashionable 20-30 years ago as they offered a specific tax advantage which now no longer applies. Those who currently have...Read More