Getting probate? The threshold of $15,000 is set to rise A long-overdue update to the probate threshold is imminent. Currently, if a person dies leaving assets of more than $15,000 in their sole name, a formal grant of administration (Probate or Letters of Administration) is generally required before those assets can be dealt with. This …
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A paternity test is a DNA test used to determine if a man is the biological father of a child. Paternity tests can be required to resolve disputes over child custody, child support, or inheritance claims. The results can be used in court to establish or disprove a biological relationship. What is the difference between …
How does child support work? Child support is money that one parent pays to the other, when they have children together but are no longer in a relationship. The amount paid depends on the incomes of both parents and how much time the child(ren) spend with each parent on a month by month basis. Child …
As we have moved into a more digital age, consideration should be made as to what happens to your digital assets when you die. Increasingly, people are amassing both personal and business digital assets that have value – let’s not forget about James Howells who has spent a considerable fortune trying to dig through a …
When separated parents have differing views on vaccinating their children, it can be a challenging situation. Both parents usually share the responsibility for making important decisions about their child’s upbringing, including medical treatments like vaccinations. The primary consideration in regard to medical treatment is always what is in the best interests of the child, which …
Vaccination of children – what if one parent doesn’t agree? Read More »
If you are approaching or have already reached 65 years and think you may require long-term residential care, did you know you may be entitled to a residential care subsidy? What is the average cost of residential care in NZ per annum? This annual cost of residential care varies based on a range of factors …
There are several things you need to have in place in order to move into a retirement village. Residents need to have a valid Will and Enduring Powers of Attorney in relation to Property and Personal Care and Welfare. Your solicitor will need to provide the village with copies of your Enduring Powers of Attorney …
Retirement Villages – Occupation Right Agreements FAQ’s Read More »
When embarking on a residential building project in New Zealand, many homeowners choose to engage a Registered Master Builder. One of the key documents involved in such projects is the Master Build Contract — a standardised building contract provided by the Registered Master Builders Association, which provides access to the well-known Master Build 10-Year Guarantee. While …
Signed and sealed? Not so fast – why legal advice on your Master Build Contract matters Read More »
The Incorporated Societies Act 2022 represents a significant overhaul of the legal framework governing incorporated societies in New Zealand. The new Act introduces fresh governance standards, clearer responsibilities, and a modern framework designed to protect your society and its members. With the re-registration deadline approaching, it’s crucial for societies to understand the new requirements and …
Re-register it, before you re-gret it – why incorporated societies must act now Read More »
Mirror Wills In a typical, nuclear family structure, it is common for a couple to leave their entire estate to each other, and for their Wills to provide that after they have both died the family estate will go to their children. This is commonly known as a mirror Will. In the modern age, however, …
