Family Trusts – Understanding the Benefits and Responsibilities
Family trusts have been a popular part of estate and asset planning in New Zealand for many years. While the […]
SuperGold Cards Set to Become a More Useful Form of Identification
Many New Zealanders over 65 carry a SuperGold Card, but until now it has generally been used for discounts, concessions
New Privacy Rules Strengthen Your Right to Know
Most of us assume that organisations only hold information that we have personally provided. In reality, information about us is
New Pet Rules for Residential Tenancies – Landlords and Tenants take notice
Major changes to the Residential Tenancies Act take effect on 1 December 2025, introducing a clearer and more balanced framework
Changes to Probate Requirements: What Families Need to Know
New Zealand’s estate administration rules have recently been updated, making it easier in some situations for families to wind up
Chattels in Sale and Purchase Agreements – Being Clear Matters
When buying or selling residential property in New Zealand, one issue that frequently causes post-settlement disputes is the distinction between
Understanding Easements
When you buy or own property in New Zealand, you may come across the term easement. Easements are a common
Why Retirement Villages Require Enduring Powers of Attorney
When moving into a retirement village in New Zealand, new residents are usually asked to have an Enduring Power of
Trust Property Sales: Simplified Rules but Ongoing Responsibilities
Recent changes to New Zealand’s Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act (AML/CFT) have eased compliance requirements for family
Understanding Separate vs Relationship Property
Under the Property (Relationships) Act 1976 (PRA), everything a couple owns is sorted into two baskets when they separate or