Who Speaks for Your Children If You Can’t? Testamentary Guardians

Thinking about what would happen to your children if you die is not a comfortable exercise, but it is one many parents quietly worry about. One of the most practical ways to plan for that possibility is to appoint a testamentary guardian in your will.… Read More

Smart Planning for Couples: Understanding Contracting Out Agreements

For Kiwi couples, understanding “contracting out agreements” is becoming increasingly important to ensure clarity and fairness in their financial future.… Read More

Are You Retirement Village Ready?

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

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)

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

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

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

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)?

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?

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

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