Trusts

02 Oct

Posted at 16:57h in Trusts

Increasing numbers of elderly New Zealanders are going into residential care and seeking the government’s residential care subsidy. The legislation governing the subsidy is the Residential Care and Disability Support Services Act 2018, and the assessment procedure is overseen by the Ministry of Social Development (MSD). To receive the subsidy, applicants...

02 Oct

Posted at 16:49h in Trusts

Grandparents often want to give some financial assistance to their grandchildren and great-grandchildren. There can be a number of good reasons for making specific provision for grandchildren in your will or through a family trust. The traditional will-drafting practice is for parents to provide for each other and then...

02 Oct

Posted at 16:44h in Trusts

The new Trusts Act 2019 will come into effect on 30 January 2021. Much of the Act updates or restates law that exists already, either in statute or in case law. There are, however, a number of changes about which trustees and settlors should be aware. The Act contains...

25 Mar

Posted at 14:20h in Trusts

What the future may hold for separating couples with a trust When a marriage, civil union or de facto relationship breaks down, the couple will usually divide their property according to the Property (Relationships) Act 1976 (the PRA). However, these two people often hold property in...

11 Mar

Posted at 14:22h in Property, Trusts

It’s a time-consuming and expensive process if you don’t have an EPA Most people are now aware of the importance of having an enduring power of attorney (EPA). If you are unable to make decisions for yourself at any stage (either temporarily or longer term) it...

05 Mar

Posted at 14:21h in Property, Trusts

Helping your children – with care Contributions by family members to the purchase of a property and how this is recorded can affect property ownership. We discuss how you can help your children and, at the same time, lessen the risks to you as parents. New Zealand...