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Toil and trouble for Kiwi trusts

New disclosure requirements introduced by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for domestic trusts wi

Trusts and Life planning Managing a Trust Trust Management Services
Is the sun in or out when it comes to sunset clauses?

If you’re purchasing ‘off the plans’ or entering into a ‘turnkey contract’, chances are there will b

Residential property Buying residential property Building residential property
Cross lease can be like cross-stitch

Take a look at our cross lease scenario to help you understand what you can and can't do if you're in this situation.

Residential property
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
The 50/50 split rules

The end of a relationship can be an emotional time and yet it’s a time when many tough decisions must be made.

Relationship & Family Relationship property
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.

Trusts and Life planning Managing a Trust
No growth without change

Over the last couple of years, we’ve seen some great examples of businesses being agile and evolving to adapt to the constantly changing environment.

Business & Commercial
What defines paid work?

Working 9 to 5 may be a thing of the past, but it’s still universally accepted that most of us must work for a living. In return for money, we carry out certain mental or physical tasks – work!

Employment & HR