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…
Return of the trial period – common pitfalls and lessons learned
Return of the trial period – common pitfalls and lessons learned Since trial periods were reintroduced to the employers’ toolkit in December 2023, we have noticed a wide spectrum of…
Climate Law Developments Against Corporate Entity Emissions
Climate Law Developments Against Corporate Entity Emissions Climate law continues to impact the domestic and international legal sphere. The recent decision to allow a tort-based case on the liability of…
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…
Notable changes to NZS3910:2023 for civil and commercial construction contracts
Those involved with civil and commercial construction contracts will see the updated NZS3910:2023 General Conditions of Contract appearing in tenders coming to market. The new version is an evolution rather…
Changes to the Trustee tax rate are coming on 1 April 2024
The rules around taxing Trusts are changing on 1 April 2024, with the Government proposing to change the trustee income tax rate from 33% to 39%. The Government’s intention behind…
Incorporated Societies – what the new act means for you.
The new Incorporated Societies Act is now in force. With the regulations passed, incorporated societies of all shapes and sizes should be thinking about how the law changes impact them…
Land convenants: problematic at best?
Land covenants are a legal mechanism that restrict one landowner’s freedom to do with their property as they wish, and typically provide a benefit to another landowner or person who…
Make your wishes known with a Will
Life is full of changes. Whether you are moving in, getting married, buying a business, starting a family, getting divorced, planning for retirement – there’s a lot to think about…
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,…