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Estates, Probate & Letters of Administration

April 13, 2022


Estate administration is the process of gathering a person's assets and distributing these to their beneficiaries. 


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Enduring Powers of Attorney

Dec. 13, 2021


An enduring power of attorney is a legal document in which a person elects someone to manage their affairs and make decisions on their behalf.


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Family Trusts

Aug. 12, 2020


The family trust remains a popular vehicle for asset protection and estate planning in New Zealand. A trust is simply a relationship between people...


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Family Protection Act & Testamentary Promises

June 14, 2020


An outline of two potential claims against an estate. 


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Wills & Claims Against an Estate

June 11, 2020


A valid, properly executed Will may still be vulnerable to challenge in a variety of ways. 


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Trust Law Reform: The Trusts Act 2019

Nov. 19, 2019


The much-anticipated Trusts Act 2019 (the Act) will come into force on 30 January 2021. The Act makes significant changes to New Zealand trust law and replaces the Trustee Act 1956...


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