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Enduring Power of Attorney: what to do if someone appoints you

In our February edition of Off the Record, we discussed Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPA) and some of the options available w

Trusts and Life planning
Happy birthday 'Trusts Act 2019'

The new Trusts Act has now celebrated its first birthday and we look at the positive changes it has brought.

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Creating an enduring power of attorney

Plan ahead and be as prepared as you can be, with the help of our team.

Trusts and Life planning
The role of an executor

Just what is an executor and who do you choose? We take a look!

Trusts and Life planning
Is your trust compliant?

It’s almost one year since the New Zealand trust landscape changed and the new Trusts Act 2019 (the Act) came into effect.

Trusts and Life planning Managing a Trust
A trust is like setting up a club

Trusts are often used to protect assets from being at risk due to debts, business liabilities, relationship breakdowns, or to help arrange the distribution of assets to younger family members in the future.

Trusts and Life planning Managing a Trust
Demystifying trusts

The Trusts Act 2019 came into effect on 30 January 2021 and, it’s fair to say, has caused a lot of confusion.

Trusts and Life planning Managing a Trust
Where there’s a Will, there’s a way

“Nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes,” wrote Benjamin Franklin way back in 1789.

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