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Could I lose my job for speeding in a work vehicle?
I was asked by the Waikato Times, could GPS information be used to instantly dismiss an employee for speeding in a work vehicle? In summary, the answe
Do I need a Family Trust?
As the property transferred into the trust now belongs to the trust and no longer belongs to individuals, a family trust is an effective way of protec
Estates Planning - Why YOU should plan your estate TODAY
Gene Wilder died of Alzheimer’s disease. Although Wilder’s estate is reportedly to have a net worth of around $20 million, there have been no hints of
Executors of Will - Personally Liable for $335,000
In 2015 the High Court of New Zealand held two executors of a will personally liable for $335,000 even though the executors had distributed the deceas
How often should I update my will?
The famous actor from the “Fast & Furious” movies, Paul Walker, is a good reminder to us of how important it is to keep updating our wills regular
I'm an executor of a will - What do I do?
If you have been named as the executor of a will you are responsible for ensuring the deceased’s wishes stated in their will are carried out.&nb
The cost of workplace bullying to your business and how to prevent it.
The cost of workplace bullying is devastating to both the employer and the employee
The legal requirements of hiring staff
There is a requirement under the Employment Relations Act 2000 (ERA) for both the employer and employee to act in “good faith” in their relationship t
Use KiwiSaver to pay your deposit
Provided you meet the eligibility criteria, did you know that you can use your Kiwisaver funds to pay the deposit to the vendor when you purchase a pr
What does a trustee do?
If you have been named the trustee of a will or a trust, you have been entrusted to manage property on behalf of another. This post focuses on t
What happens if a will is invalid??
What happens if the will is invalid? In 2007 the Wills Act was reformed to allow the High Court to declare a will valid under section 14 when
What happens when separate property becomes relationship property?
Section 9A of the Property (Property Relationships) Act 1976 (“ the Act ”) deals with the issue of what happens when separate property becomes relatio
What is Relationship Property?
Property owned before the marriage or de facto relationship except the family home or family chattels is considered separate property e.g. a rental pr
What should be in an Employment Agreement
Every employee must have a written employment agreement and the employer must keep a copy of each employee’s agreement. We advise making sure th
Why do YOU need a will?
We consider that a will is one of the most important documents that you will sign in your life time.
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