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Trust eSpeaking Issue 38, Autumn 2024 Edition In this issue: Making a bequest to a charity: Careful will drafting is essential. Estates and guarantees: Can cause difficult legal issues. Can your ex-spouse claim your property when you die? Agreeing on…
A new Trusts Act came into effect on 30 July 2019. This is a major change in the law for New Zealand as the new Act will affect ALL New Zealand Family Trusts. There is a deferment period to enable…
“Trusts are the most common wealth protection tool in New Zealand. If they are not maintained, however, they simply won’t do the job. You wouldn’t buy a Lamborghini and leave it to rust, but many people treat their Trusts like…