With interest rates beginning to drop now might be a good time to consider replacing your current financial provider. When you refinance you are taking out a new loan and using this to repay your existing loan. Here’s a rundown of key factors to keep in mind before making the switch: Lawyers Most banks will …
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Holland Beckett are proud to sponsor the Ngā Tohu Toi Awards, celebrated this year on the eve of Matariki. These awards recognise and celebrate top Māori artists and creatives from Tauranga Moana. Conceived in 2022 and spearheaded by leading Māori artists of the Tauranga Moana region, Te Tuhi Mareikura Charitable Trust is passionately dedicated to …
When a company director signs an agreement on behalf of a company they may also be required to sign a personal guarantee, this means they are accepting personal liability for the obligations of the company. Personal guarantees are common in several types of agreements, for example leases, supply/trade agreements, or loans. They provide additional security …
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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 …
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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 …
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