relationship property and the death of a partnerWhere one spouse dies leaving a souse of defacto partner, the surviving spouse or defacto partner has two choices. They can choose to eit...
first home buyersBuying your first home? No idea where to start? Sometimes we wish there was a hand to hold, or a map to read to get to our final destinat...
limited licensesIf you lose your licence due to conviction for drink driving or other traffic related charges, or you are suspended from driving due to a...
anti money launderingThe Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Amendment Act 2017 (AML/CFT Act) – Whats required? It has been reported b...
the arrival of the Trusts Act 2019what’s happening? The new Trust Act 2019 (“the Act”) comes into effect from January 2021. It is estimated there are over 500,000 trusts i...
covid-19 changes to the way we sign documentscovid-19 contactless services The response to Covid-19 lockdown has introduced new challenges for lawyers to work remotely and provide a ...
covid-19, lockdown and your commercial lease - what's the go?As of midnight, on Wednesday 25th March, an unprecedented number of NZ businesses were not able to access their business premises due to ...
the trusts act 2019 - updatewhat’s happening? The new Trust Act 2019 (“the Act”) comes into effect from January 2021. It is estimated there are over 500,000 trusts i...
Do you have a will? What it means to die intestate.Your will sets out your instructions on how you want your property, known as your estate, shared out when you die and how you want your d...
Are you in a relationship?As you probably know, if you are in a relationship of three or more years duration you will be subject to the equal sharing provisions of...
Commercial Leases – what you need to know…Are you leasing the premises from which you run your business? The Landlord may require you to enter into a commercial lease recording th...
Challenging a Will?Many people take comfort in having a will that expresses their final wishes, believing that upon their death the instructions they have s...