Many people include age restrictions in their wills to prevent young beneficiaries from receiving an inheritance too soon. In this article, partner Matthew Peploe explains why those restrictions do not always work as intended and how the Trusts Act 2019 can allow beneficiaries to access their inheritance earlier than expected.

Planning for long-term residential care involves more than health considerations, with asset ownership, trusts and gifting potentially affecting eligibility for financial assistance. In this article Mia Paintin outlines how the Residential Care Subsidy works and why early estate planning can be important for future eligibility.

You have met with your bank and your lawyer, you’ve signed all of the paperwork and now settlement day has arrived. Here is what a purchaser can expect a settlement day to look like in a residential property purchase.

Buying or selling a home is a major financial commitment, and understanding the legal implications before signing is essential. In this article, Patrick Steele explains why obtaining legal advice early can help you avoid unnecessary risks and costly mistakes.

When buying or owning property with someone else, it is easy to focus on the practical details and overlook how the ownership is recorded. However, the way a property is owned can have important consequences later on, particularly when it comes to estate planning and what happens after an owner passes away.

Malloy Goodwin Harford and Harkness Henry have merged, bringing together two respected New Zealand law firms with a shared commitment to exceptional client service, trusted relationships and practical legal advice.

Subdivision can create new opportunities for sale or development, but it involves a structured process of approvals, technical work and legal steps. Here’s an overview of how it all comes together.

Joint bank accounts are often viewed as a convenient way to assist aging family members to manage their funds in this increasingly technological world. However, while joint bank accounts may simplify day to day banking and bill payments for aging family members, they can create complications from an estate planning and estate administration perspective. Understanding these risks is essential before adding another person to an account or relying on joint ownership as an estate planning strategy.

Are you involved with a society incorporated as a board under the Charitable Trusts Act 1957? If you are, do you know how the Incorporated Societies Act 2022 applies to your society? This article looks at the implications of the new Incorporated Societies Act 2022 for societies incorporated under the Charitable Trusts Act.