You should review and update your will regularly... There are many significant milestones in life when you should think about whether your will is still appropriate for your unique circumstances.
The recent interim receivership and subsequent statutory management of the Du Val Group has brought the use of, and reliance on, ‘eligible investor’ certifications under the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 (FMCA) back into the public spotlight.
In August 2024, the government announced that it would progress a package of reforms to the Companies Act 1993 and related legislation.
With summer shortly upon us, the up take in casual work is synonymous with school and university holidays... if you hire staff on a casual basis you still have significant legal responsibilities.
A common question that arises for landlords owning commercial premises (or tenants leasing those premises) is what happens to the lease when your tenant sells their business. The answer to this is usually found in the deed of lease itself.
As urban land becomes more expensive, landowners and developers are constantly looking for ways to get the most out of their patch of dirt.
If you are in the position to repay your mortgage early to your lender, you can. If you have a fixed interest rate that has not expired, however, you will technically be breaching the loan by repaying early.
With an increasing number of Kiwi couples divorcing later in life, contracting out agreements may be your saving grace to avoid your partner taking half of what you view to be yours on separation or death.
The government has announced a suite of changes to the Companies Act 1993 aiming to improve fairness and the ease of doing business in New Zealand. The reform is expected to take place in two phases.
When a parent dies and leaves their child or children out of their will, those children are entitled to bring a claim against their parent’s estate under the Family Protection Act 1955 (FPA).
