Getting married or entering into a civil union may have the unintended consequence of revoking a will, while the end of a marriage or civil union may prevent a former spouse or partner from being able to act as an executor of or receive a benefit from a deceased estate. The age at which a person is able to make a will depends upon whether or not the will-maker is or has been married or in a civil union.
The COVID-19 pandemic has had significant financial and operational consequences for employers and this looks set to continue . Unfortunately, as a result, we also expect to see a continued increase in restructure proposals and redundancies. This article serves as a timely reminder as to what employers must demonstrate before undergoing a restructure or redundancy process.
As COVID 19 spreads in New Zealand, it can be daunting keeping up with information and making decisions quickly about how businesses and workers jobs can be saved. In this update we answer questions that have come across our desks about the impact on employment of New Zealanders in these extraordinary times. Our aim is to keep you informed and to answer your questions about what it means for you.
The story of the purchaser who got more than he bargained for. A recent Court of Appeal decision has confirmed that a party who enters a conditional contract has an obligation to do all things reasonably necessary to satisfy the conditions – or suffer the consequences.
Often the biggest hurdle in resolving relationship property matters after a separation is getting disclosure of the assets and liabilities. If your partner is not providing you with disclosure, you can seek discovery orders from the Court before substantive proceedings are commenced.
You may not realise it, but you may be an unlicensed motor vehicle trader. A recent Court of Appeal decision[1] makes it clear that a person or company will need to register as a motor vehicle trader under the Motor Vehicle Sales Act 2003 if that person or company sells more than six motor vehicles in any 12 month period, unless it can prove that those motor vehicles were not sold for the primary purpose of “gain”.
This article discusses the repercussions that could arise in the event an entity fails to discharge its health and safety obligations.
A death certificate forms part of the national register of the population of the country and is also an important family record. This article looks at the information needed to produce a complete and accurate death certificate.
Business gains are possible, but caution is required when joining the fourth industrial revolution. What needs to be considered by employers and employees alike is addressed in Alexandria Till’s article focussing on the gig economy and triangular employment agreements.
If you are considering excluding a child from your will, you need to be aware of potential claims that child may have against your estate. This article provides a brief summary of the rights children have under the Family Protection Act to challenge their parent’s wills.