Age Restrictions Included in Wills
Age Restrictions Included in Wills. A common wish of a will maker is to specify an age at which a beneficiary can receive their inheritance under a will. For example,…
What happens if you die without a Will?
If you pass away and do not have a Will in place, this is called dying ‘intestate’. In this situation, the Administration Act 1969 comes into play and dictates how…
Trusts Act 2019 Is Now In Force
As at 30 January 2021, the Trusts Act 2019 is in force. This long awaited Act brings the law up to date in replacing the Trustee Act 1956. The new…
Buying A House Under Covid-19 Level 3
With a number of clients in the midst of a property purchase during lockdown, and others looking to purchase property, we’ve put together the following information to assist you to…
The Legal Forecast For 2020
2019 has been a busy year, with several law changes afoot and new Acts to take effect in the years to come. It’s likely that there are more changes to…
Future Proof Your Health And Wellbeing With An Epa
Often, we think of the elderly when considering putting enduring powers of attorney in place – but the reality is that everyone should have one. Having an EPA means you…
Buying A House And Land Package? Exciting Time, But Important To Get Right.
House and land packages are a commonplace transaction in Tauranga due to the amount of residential subdivisions in our region. We are seeing increasing numbers of our clients buying off…
Property Law Update – Terminology Keeping Up With The Times
Did you know that from today, the much-anticipated Land Transfer Act 2017 comes into force and replaces the 66-year-old Land Transfer Act 1952? The differences between the old and the…
Building Contracts Explained – Fixed Price Agreements And Expectations
If you’re building a new home under a fixed price contract, you’ve probably been impressed with the style, finishes and fixtures of a show home and think that this is…