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Simpson Western | 11 Aug 2021

Enduring Powers of Attorney

Most people assume that if something were to happen and they lost the ability to make important decisions for themselves, that their family or close friends would be able to step in and make those decisions on their behalf. However the law does not work in that way. 

Fineprint | 29 Nov 2018

Retirement village life

New Zealand’s ageing population has created a boom for retirement villages, with record numbers being developed. For many looking to retire or slow down, retirement village living is attractive – and it’s not hard to see why. 

Trust eSpeaking | 23 Feb 2018

When Grandma comes to live with us...

As parents age, their children often find they need to take an increasing role in looking after them...

Trust eSpeaking | 03 Oct 2017

Ageing trustees

No one should want to be trustee for life. It’s useful for trustees to think about a succession plan: which trustees should we expect to retire or be replaced and who are the likely replacement trustees?...>

Trust eSpeaking | 03 Oct 2017

Trusts Bill

The long-awaited Trusts Bill was introduced to Parliament on 1 August 2017. The bill is an update to existing trust law and deals with practical issues that have faced lawyers and trustees for some years. We outline some of the most important parts of the Bill...>

Fineprint | 26 Jul 2017

Enduring powers of attorney sort out

Having an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) is as vital as making sure you have a Will. Whether you’re 18 or 80 years old, you never know when you may need to have a responsible person to make decisions on your behalf. >