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Income-Splitting Through Trusts: Why “Paper” Allocations Aren’t Just Paper
One of the most common tax strategies promoted in New Zealand trusts is income-splitting — where trust income is allocated across several beneficiaries (often adult children) to take advantage of…
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Why Are Living Wills Made?
Living wills, also called advance directives, are often talked about, but not always well understood. And unlike what the name suggests, they’re not about money or property.
Why Your Pets Need a Place in Your Will and Enduring Power of Attorney in relation to Property
Why Your Pet Needs a Place in Your Will and Enduring Powers of Attorney? Pets are another member of the family, right? Sadly, in legal terms, they’re not treated that way.…
Why Appoint a Testamentary Guardian in Your Will
If you have children under 18, one of the most important decisions you can make in your Will is who would help care for them if you weren’t here.
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Enduring Powers of Attorney: What They Are and Why They Matter
Most people know they should have a Will. But fewer realise there’s another document that’s just as important – one that protects you while you’re still alive.
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Are E-Signatures Legally Valid in New Zealand?
These days almost everything can be done online. Signing documents is no different.
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Why Advance Care Planning Is Worth Doing
Advance care planning tends to sit in the same mental basket as sorting your Will or setting up your Kiwisaver—something for “later.
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7 Costly Trust Mistakes Families Make — and How to Avoid Them
Family trusts have long been used in New Zealand to protect assets, plan for succession, and support future generations. But the landscape has changed.
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Gifting and Paying for Aged Care Costs: What You Need to Know
If you’ve helped a child with a house deposit, transferred your home into a trust, or given money to family, you’ve made a gift.
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Got a Trust with Ties to Australia? It Might Be Time for a Quick Check
Trusts are often set up with the best of intentions. To protect the family home. To make sure the kids are looked after.
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