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 the next steps are undertaken. Your next of kin will need to apply to the court using a document called ‘Letters of Administration’ and ask…
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 Act brings new obligations for trustees. It is important that trustees are aware what these ongoing obligations are and how their trust is affected by…
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 navigate this process under alert level 3. For buyers who have made an offer you will need to ensure you can meet the conditions of…
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 come in 2020. Some of the proposed legal changes worth keeping an eye on are: Freshwater Proposals In 2018, the Government raised three key objectives…
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 choose upfront who you would like to make decisions on your behalf if you are no longer able to make them for yourself due to…
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 the plan and it is important to get good legal advice before you sign anything. A number of items should be checked out to ensure…
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 new Act include changes to common property law terminology. Although their meanings remain the same, below are some of the changes to terminology you may…