Who do you have to provide for in your Will?
The Family Protection Act 1955 provides that a person has a moral duty to provide for the “proper maintenance and support” of certain family members in their Will.
Advice On Wills
The law says when someone dies, they have a moral duty to look after certain people in their will. So when can someone challenge a will?
What happens when a trustee loses capacity?
What happens when an aging trustee loses capacity? The Trusts Act 2019 comes into effect on the 1st February 2021 and aims to simplify this process.
Is Your Trust Fit For Purpose?
Trusts in New Zealand are facing a big overhaul. A new Act comes into force on 30 January 2021 bringing welcome changes to the laws around trusts.
Retirement Villages: Things to Consider
Retirement Advice: moving to a retirement village is appealing to many. However, its not like owning your own home, and not entirely what you're used to.
Protecting Your Family – Getting Your Will Right
Wynyard Wood Senior Solicitor KATRINA KENDALL explains why having up to date Wills and EPOAs can protect your family should the unexpected happen. Most of us know somebody who has been affected by [...]
What does the role of executor entail?
If you have been nominated as an executor, it is essential to know the legal implications as well as the duties that are involved.
Buying a unit at a retirement village: What do you need to know
Purchasing property in a New Zealand retirement village comes with a number of legal conditions that are set out by the legislative framework.