Under what circumstances should you form a Trust?
There are a number of circumstances under which you should consider forming a trust. Some of the common purposes of a trust, and the structures utilised, will be discussed in this article. A trust is
The importance of Wills and Enduring Powers of Attorney
Having enduring powers of attorney (EPAs) and a will in place isimportant for every adult whatever their age. A will is a legal document that lets you decide how you want your property, care for
Rental property standards
The Residential Tenancies Act 1986 requires landlords to provide and maintain rental properties in a reasonable state of repair for the tenants. When deciding what is a ‘reasonable state of repair’ one must consider the
Sexual harassment in the workplace – what to do?
The Employment Relations Act 2000 (“ERA”) and the Human Rights Act 1993 (“HRA”) cover the in-depth processes, remedies and forms of general and sexual harassment in the workplace for New Zealand employees. The Ministry of
Hague Convention
The Hague Convention (“HC”) is the international law that governs theabduction of children. Abduction is defined as taking children from acountry without the consent of their parents or guardians. Essentially, the HC regulates how countries
Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act 1988 (PPPR)
The purpose of the PPPR is to protect the personal and property rights of people who are not capable of managing their own affairs.This includes, but is not limited to, someone who is mentally ill,
Meth contaminated properties
A property that has been used to manufacture methamphetamine, or has had methamphetamine smoked inside, can be contaminated with methamphetamine residue that can be present on the surfaces inside the property. A property used for
First home buyers – The process of buying and what to look out for
If you have never bought a property before, it can be an intimidating prospect. We have broken down this process below and highlighted some things you may want to keep an eye out for along
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Unpaid Rates lead to Sale of Property Whether you are purchasing your first home, family home, rental property, commercial property, retirement home, or simply refinancing your property, you may not remember as time goes by,
Wills – What does having a Will mean and what happens when people die without one
A will is a legal document that lets you decide how you want your property, care for you dependants (partner, children etc.) and your body to be dealt with after you die. A will only