How long does it take to pay out an estate after someone dies?
There is a process when someone dies to establish that the will is the right one, or to give someone the power to administer the estate. Most estates take approx. 7 months to a year to complete.… Read More
Do I still need an independent trustee for my family trust?
If you’ve been through a review process and decided your trust is still necessary, the next question may be whether you still need to retain an independent trustee? … Read More
WRMK Lawyers celebrates six new leaders
We are delighted to announce two additions to our Board of Directors; and the promotion of two associates and two senior lawyers.… Read More
Show me the honey – fair process is critical in dealing with personal grievances
An employee of a Manuka honey producer does dodgy deals, but still gets $18,000 personal grievance payout for botched termination. … Read More
COVID-19 vaccination mandate: complicated for employers but great for employment lawyers
A new bill will make terminating a person’s employment on the grounds of vaccination status a lot more costly for employers.… Read More
Vaccination mandate continues to widen
Over the past three days we have seen several key developments in COVID-19 employment law that will likely affect the future operation of your business. … Read More
A solicitors approval clause is not a get-out-jail-free card
When contracts aren’t done right, buyers can find themselves involved in costly negotiations trying to amend or exit an agreement which could have been avoided by taking time at the outset to check the agreement.… Read More
Inaugural scholarships awarded to inspiring Northland law students
Two inspiring Northland teenagers have received a significant step up on their journey to study law at university. Congratulations Savannah Cowan and James (Jimmy) Mack. … Read More
Co-parenting across Alert Level 2 & 3 boundaries
For whānau living within and across Alert Level boundaries, navigating shared care arrangements can be a difficult and sometimes daunting task.… Read More
Government vaccine mandate for education and health and disability sectors
Teachers, GPs, nurses, midwives and aged-care workers will all required to be vaccinated under an imminent Government mandate.… Read More
#Cancelled – Can you fire an employee when a social media post goes viral?
Employers are right to be concerned about the reputational risks brought by employees’ controversial personal posts – but what can be done?… Read More
Common IT risks in law firm IT systems – and what to do about them
In this article Andrew Easterbrook explains how a typical law firm network and system might be set up, and how its component parts create risk.… Read More