Protecting your inheritance from your spouse or partner
How do I protect my inheritance from my spouse or partner? Sometimes we are lucky enough to receive a gift or inheritance from family members, either while they are alive…
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Covid-19 Update
From Monday 18th May our offices will open to clients under strict Covid-19 Level 2 protocols. From Thursday this week, our management team will be busy putting in place safety…
Post Lockdown Purchase On Your Mind?
We are seeing increasing commentary in relation to the property market that suggests post-lockdown, investors may be looking to free up cash by offloading investment property. With bank lending rates…
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…
A Menage A Trois – Can Relationship Property Be Divided Three Ways?
The Property (Relationships) Act 1976 applies to couples whether they are in a marriage, de facto or civil union relationship. The purpose of the Act is to recognise the equal…
Construction Update – Work Permitted In Preparation For Covid-19 Alert Level 3
With the government announcing the move to Covid-19 Alert Level 3 on Tuesday 27th April, Civil Contractors New Zealand (CCNZ) have released guidance protocols for vertical and horizontal construction projects.…
What Will Alert Level 3 Mean For Your Business?
NZ moves to alert level 3 at 11.59pm Monday 27th April, so we have outlined what this means in practical terms for businesses able to get back to work. What…
What’s Mine Is Yours. But Is It Really?
Making the decision to live with your partner is an exciting time. It is a big step, but also requires some legal foresight. The law in New Zealand creates a…
Do You Need A Legal Health Check?
Covid-19 has the world focussed on our physical health, with good reason. During this time of uncertainty, we also should be thinking about our “legal health”. A quick check you…
Employment Law Update – Top 10 Covid-19 Questions Answered
With the country half way through the 4th week of lockdown, here are some of the most common queries we have received: Can I make staff use sick leave during…