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Getting Divorced in New Zealand: Why the Paperwork is the Easy Part
Many people assume that once a divorce is final, all legal issues arising from the relationship have been dealt with. In reality, a divorce simply ends the marriage itself....
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What happens to your business when you separate or divorce in New Zealand
Running a business is hard enough without worrying about what happens to it if...
De Facto Rights, the Property (Relationship) Act and 13 Years of Legal Limbo
A 30-year relationship, a property, and 13 years of legal limbo – what this...
De facto relationships and the Property (Relationships) Act – what you need to know
A lot of people assume the Property (Relationships) Act 1976 (the PRA) only applies...
Sarah Wadworth: Future Legal Leader
Lane Neave Special Counsel Sarah Wadworth’s extensive expertise has been recognised in NZ Lawyer’s...
Spousal maintenance in New Zealand – what it is and who can apply
Separation isn’t just a legal event. Whether you were the one who managed the...
New legislation impacting relationship property proceedings
Recent legislative reforms in New Zealand mark a significant shift in how family violence...
Internal or external business succession planning – which path is right for you?
As New Zealand’s business landscape evolves alongside a wave of baby boomers who are...
Trusts – protecting your loved ones from themselves
When planning for the future, it’s natural to want your loved ones to benefit...
Lifelaw Newsletter: February 2023
At different points in your life, you will need clear, sound advice from legal...
What is an Enduring Power of Attorney and why would I need one?
Often confused with a ‘standard’ or ‘general’ power of attorney (in which someone appoints...
Trusts: are they still a good vehicle for managing assets?
“Trusts aren’t really useful anymore” is a phrase that has been thrown around often...
New IRD information reporting requirements for trusts
The IRD have clarified new reporting requirements for income generating Trusts from 1 April...
Have your children asked for financial assistance with their first home purchase?
The bank of “Mum and Dad” has become an increasingly popular option for first...
Trusts Act 2019 – your changing obligations
The impacts of the new Trusts Act 2019 are significant for your obligations and...
Removal and appointment of trustees
This article is the fourth in our series on the new Trusts Act 2019...
Mandatory duties
This article is the third in our series on the new Trusts Act 2019...
Provision to beneficiaries of trust information
This is the second article in our Trust Series. Basic trust information There is...
The Role of an Executor
When you are asked to be an Executor of a Will, you must understand...
Trusts Act 2019 – what do I need to know?
The Trusts Act 2019 (Act) became law on 30 July 2019 and will come...
The Trust Act 2019 – where to from here?
Estimates put the number of trusts operating in New Zealand between 300,000 and 500,000....
Meet our new Lifelaw Partner and Associate
Our Lifelaw team has promoted Chris Anderson to Partner and appointed new Associate Tanya...
Trustee obligations: core documents to be kept by trustees
There is no doubt that many trusts are carefully administered by prudent, well informed...
Lane Neave welcomes two new partners
National law firm, Lane Neave, is proud to welcome two new Partners in recognition...
Lifelaw Newsletter: August
Convert your cross-lease Composite, otherwise known as cross-lease titles, were introduced with the best...
Do you own a rental property?
If the answer is yes, whether commercial or residential, then read on to avoid...
Cross Lease property – what you need to know / you should know about the bright-line test
Lifelaw Simplifying your affairs At Lane Neave we provide simple solutions to complex legal...
Top 5 property tips before signing that agreement / what happens to my digital assets when I pass away?
July Lifelaw Newsletter: Lifelaw When life decisions are everything. At different points in your...
Six reasons you should have a will / New no-nonsense powers of attorney
May Lifelaw Newletter: Lifelaw When life decisions are everything. At different points in your...
Chris Anderson – a finalist in the New Zealand Law Awards
We congratulate Chris Anderson from our Christchurch office who was a finalist in the...