Sometimes purchasing property is not as straightforward as simply finding a property that you like and then buying it. Sometimes we need some assistance from family and/or friends.

Roger had purchased his own home about three ago, with the assistance of a bank loan – a loan which was secured by a mortgage...

The drafting of a Will that accommodates the circumstances and serve the needs of a given individual, combines technical expertise with

In exchange for preparing your free Will, these entities appoint themselves as the executor of your estate. 

We helped them to understand the comparative strengths and weaknesses of their case

Having a Will that you feel good about, that makes sense to you, and that will not likely lead to the implosion or explosion of your family,

Maintaining a current form of Government-issued photo ID has a number of obvious benefits...

If you want to protect your assets from a potential future relationship property claim, enter into a Contracting Out Agreement...

Many of us know a story about someone buying a house off the plans at a supposedly fixed price……only to have their costs blow out, and

As parents, we all hope that – if nothing else – our children will grow up to be able to look after and provide for themselves.

As numerous as trusts are in NZ, changes over the past 10-15 years in regards to case law, legislation and government practice (particularly

The course of our lives can be boiled down to a simple process: decisions followed by consequences – intended or otherwise...

When elderly New Zealanders apply for residential care subsidies, the Ministry of Social Development’s initial letter of response often...

You can’t ignore your neighbour’s unneighbourly antics because they live right next door to you.

When you have skin in the game, it is virtually impossible to step back from the storm and assess it dispassionately. This is where we can

The need for residential care for the elderly is growing. This care has to be paid for, and so many elderly New Zealanders (or more...