Newsletter - Summer 2011
Thank you for your support throughout the year.
Very best wishes for 2012 from the staff and partners at TurnerHopkins.
Please note that our office will be closed from 22nd December 2011 until 9th January 2012.
Should you require assistance during that time please call (09) 486-2169.
A note from Raechel:
Is your Will up to date? Are your true wishes expressed in your current Will? Have your family circumstances changed since you last updated your Will?
We are offering a free initial consultation to discuss and update your Wills for the summer months - December, January & February.
Please call the office and make an appointment with Raechel. Raechel has many years' experience in assisting clients with all aspects of preparing Wills to suit your individual requirements, and would be pleased to help you.
In this Issue
- Counterfeit and Illegal Goods - New Powers Granted to the State
Illegal and counterfeit goods have become a 'hot topic', with much news coverage of the consequences of illegal downloading and internet piracy. - Alcohol Reform Bill
Last year the Law Commission published a report titled 'Alcohol in Our Lives: Curbing the Harm'. - Gift Duty Has Been Abolished
The Government passed legislation to abolish gift duty effective from 1 October 2011. What does this mean for our clients and, in particular, clients who have Family Trusts or may be considering setting up a Family Trust? - Protecting Your Intellectual Property From Trading Risks
Running a business has its risks – the worst case being the entity going out of business and having to shut down.
