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New Ground for Dissolution: Fast-Track Divorce Following Family Violence

Senior Litigation Solicitor Chantal Braybrook, explains a significant shift in New Zealand family law, where...

Wills & Trusts | Succession Planning

Jan Trupinic's insight on wills, trusts, and succession planning emphasise the importance of proactively structuring...

Understanding “Stock in Trade” When Buying or Selling a Business in New Zealand

Article by Mary O'Connor in respect of "Stock in Trade" during the sale or purchase...

Enduring Powers of Attorney

Ever considered who would manage your affairs if you could not do so for yourself?

The Requirement to Disclose Trust Information to Beneficiaries

What is the "basic trust information" that trustees must disclose according to their obligations under...

Do You Own a Cross-Lease Property?

Deborah Tait on what to look out for when making changes to your Cross-Lease Property

Probate v Letters of Administration

Chloe Cochrane outlines the difference between Probate and Letters of Administration

Child-focussed Parenting Arrangements

Article by Chantal Braybrook on the features of the best co-parenting arrangements and a general...

What is an Executor? Roles and Responsibilities

Michael Richardson discusses the obligations of Executors when administering estates.

Cross-Examination Workshop

Totara Law recently held a workshop: Cross-Examination of Expert Witnesses, presented by John Gandy and...