Are You Retirement Village Ready?
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There are some risks to consider with retirement villages. Getting good advice means you can turn the page into your new chapter with ease.… Read More
Look out for your loved ones – but don’t forget yourself
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It’s important to have a Will and put arrangements in place for your care should you lose mental capacity or the ability to speak for yourself.… Read More
The Gift That Keeps on Giving (With the Right Paperwork)
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If you’re considering giving a significant gift like property or financial support to family, it’s worth ensuring your generosity is legally sound.… Read More
Considering Your Child’s Future: Testamentary Guardians Explained
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Your Will sets out how you’d like your property to be dealt with when you die (your estate) and who you want to carry out your wishes.… Read More
Where there’s a will, there’s peace of mind
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Your Will sets out how you’d like your property to be dealt with when you die (your estate) and who you want to carry out your wishes.… Read More
Keep the DIY on the deck this summer
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As you begin your summer DIY projects, be wary of making your Will one of them. A Will is an important legal document which sets out your wishes when you pass away, but it needs to be prepared properly to do its job. … Read More
When should a gift really be a loan (and the paper more than just wrapping)?
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There are many reasons why whanau might want to lend money to each other. However, despite having the best of intentions, there is scope for things to go wrong if the loan is not properly documented. … Read More
Spousal maintenance, alimony, adult financial support – what is it, and when can you get it?
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Spousal maintenance, or alimony, is a form of financial support for adults to ensure one partner doesn’t suffer undue hardship when the relationship ends. … Read More
Finding love later in life
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Commencing a new relationship later in life is now a very common reality for lots of couples and with that, quite often come blended families with adult children. This article discusses some important legal considerations and discussions worth having with your partner.… Read More
Co-parenting across Alert Level 2 & 3 boundaries
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For whānau living within and across Alert Level boundaries, navigating shared care arrangements can be a difficult and sometimes daunting task.… Read More