If you are contemplating establishing a trust you are strongly recommended to use someone who is experience in Trust Law. Contact our trust expert John Stirling, Partner.
Raechel joined Turner Hopkins in 1999 and is a valued member of the Estate Planning and Conveyancing Team and is a registered Legal Executive, Fellow of the NZ Institute of Legal Executives Inc.
The death of a loved one is always traumatic. Feelings of grief can be compounded when the Will is read and someone else feels they have been left out.
We are strongly encouraging people who don’t have a current will, or who have had life changes since last preparing their will, to make an appointment and let us help you through the process.
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?
The Government has recently stated they intend to abolish gift duty effective from 1 October 2011. The legislation to abolish the duty is to be introduced in November 2010.
The recent High Court decision in re Trotter is a timely reminder of the importance of having a current Will, particularly for parties who have separated.
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