Estate Administration and Probate Estate Administration can take time, and we encourage families to focus on supporting one another while we manage the legal aspects of the process. There is usually no need to rush, and we will guide you through each stage to ensure the estate is administered correctly and efficiently. Determining Whether Probate […]
Artificial intelligence (AI) has developed from a futuristic concept to a mainstream tool used by many businesses on a daily basis. The exponential growth of AI in recent months/years is hard to miss, with various industries adopting the technology to streamline operations and boost productivity. For business owners, the prevalence of AI presents both opportunities […]
The Finance Minister indicated before her release of the Budget that this Budget is a ‘no money tree’ document. The government hopes it will help steer New Zealand out of the economic doldrums and the soon-we-hope ‘recovery’ from not only the effects of the rising energy costs due to the Middle East instability, but also […]
Understanding the legal process for employers Redundancy refers to a situation where an employee’s position is deemed superfluous to an employer’s needs. Understandably, a redundancy proposal can bring stress and uncertainty to those affected. Unfortunately, it is a term that many New Zealanders may be familiar with. We provide a summary of the required process, […]
In New Zealand, reaching different ages unlocks a whole range of new rights, responsibilities and freedoms. There is not a single ‘magic number’ but rather a journey where you gradually gain more independence and adult status. We guide you through New Zealand’s key legal milestones explaining exactly what you can do at certain ages. […]
For many New Zealanders, daily life is now as much online as it is offline. From internet banking and investment platforms to email accounts, social media, cloud storage and cryptocurrencies, our ‘digital footprint’ has become an important part of who we are and what we own. Yet most wills and succession plans still solely focus […]
When someone acts as a trustee of a family trust, they often take on liabilities associated with the trust. Those liabilities generally include obligations to the trust’s lender (such as a bank) or other creditors. While that does not usually cause issues for the trustee, there can be cases where a trustee is left personally […]
In this blog we discuss the government’s proposed changes to the more than 30-year old Resource Management Act 1991. We will look at the proposed two pieces of legislation, and discuss the pros and cons of the main provisions. Submissions to the select committee close at 4.30pm on Friday, 13 February 2026. There is a […]
Two of the most important considerations for parties to a commercial lease are, ‘What is the annual rent?’ and ‘How and when can the rental amount be reviewed?’ The answers are always found in the deed of lease for the premises […]