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 […]
Family Trusts and Estate Planning
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
Regularly Check Your Will – Why it’s So Important
We often hear a sigh of relief when a client signs their Will. The assumption of course is “Ok great
Clarification of Trust Powers and Relationship Property
The Supreme Court’s recent decision in Cooper v Pinney [2024] NZSC 181 (“Cooper”) has clarified the extent to which trust
Understanding the Trustee Duties Under New Zealand’s Trusts Act 2019
The Trusts Act 2019 outlines two types of trustee duties: compulsory and default. It’s essential for trustees and beneficiaries to