Private Law
Excluded from a Will? How to Claim under the Family Protection Act
Excluded from a Will?
How to Claim under the
Family Protection Act
We tend to think of Wills as full, free, and final decisions abou...
Mirror Wills or Mutual Wills? How Best to Protect your Loved Ones
Mirror Wills or Mutual Wills?
How Best to Protect your Loved Ones
Deciding as a couple how to care for your children after you’re gon...
Winding Up a Trust
Winding Up a Trust
Trusts are used by many New Zealanders to protect their assets, optimise their tax positions, and help plan who wil...
Buying a Property with Others? Get a Property Sharing Agreement
Buying a Property with Others?
Get a Property Sharing Agreement
Property in New Zealand is increasingly expensive, and many people to...
Unconsented Works: A Buyer’s Guide
Unconsented Works:
A Buyer’s Guide
Purchasing a property is a significant investment. Yet, amidst the excitement of acquiring a new h...
Enduring Powers of Attorney
Enduring Powers of Attorney
Life is uncertain by nature. No matter what your age or the state of your health, an accident or sudden il...
Buying a Property? Beware of Covenants
Buying a Property?
Beware of Covenants
Sometimes when you find a property that you think is perfect for you, it is tempting to rush i...
How Spousal Maintenance Could Help You Following Separation
How Spousal Maintenance Could
Help You Following Separation
If your former partner refuses to play fair, the already difficult proces...
Don’t Overlook the Availability of Insurance When Making an Offer
Don’t Overlook the Availability of
Insurance When Making an Offer
Buying a House? Get Insured!
Buying a house is complex. There are ...
Prenuptial Agreements Now More Important Than Ever
Prenuptial Agreements
Now More Important Than Ever
In a landmark ruling in June 2023, the Supreme Court delivered a decision regardin...