What to do when a Trustee loses capacity: A guide for Family Trusts
A Trustee of my Family Trust has lost capacity – what do I do? Trustees are the people who own the trust assets and manage those assets for the benefit…
Preference Shares Explained: What They Mean for Startups and Investors
Investing in an early-stage startup is inherently high risk. One way investors seek to reduce investment risk is by opting for ‘preference shares’ in place of ordinary shares. So, what…
Life changes that require a will update
When Should You Update Your Will? Creating a will is a crucial step in ensuring your estate is managed according to your wishes after you pass away. However, drafting a…
A Necessary Evolution: Government to Review the Companies Act 1993
This post was originally published on LinkedIn as an opinion piece by Richard Hoare. The government is launching a review of the Companies Act 1993. While the Act has been…
NZTA Revives Roads of National Significance: Major Developments Ahead for Tauranga
New Infrastructure Projects to Transform Tauranga: What You Need to Know. The New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has recently reintroduced the Roads of National Significance (RoNS) program, marking…
A Seismic Shift for Commercial Investors?
The Court Decision The recent Court of Appeal decision in Weine Family Trust v Tadd Management has significant implications for the commercial and industrial real estate market. This decision overturned…
Transforming regions: Funding Opportunities with the new Regional Infrastructure Fund
The new $1.2 billion Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF) is open for applications. The RIF aims to improve New Zealand’s economy by investing in both new and existing infrastructure projects focused…
The bright-line property rule is changing
What is the bright-line property rule? Under the current rules, the bright-line tax rule means that if you sell a residential property you have owned for less than 10 years,…
SAFEs for Start-ups. How safe are they really?
SAFE? A SAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity) is an alternative instrument used by startups to raise capital. Introduced by Y Combinator in 2013, SAFEs provide an alternative to traditional…
Writing your Will – Navigating moral duty within blended families
You might expect that your Will is your final say and that it would prevent any future family arguments. However, the reality is that your Will can be challenged. A…