Married? Separated? Somewhere in between? Your relationship status changes the validity, or otherwise, of your Will. So too does the death of a former partner. Read on to find out what you need to do, and when, to ensure you protect your assets. As your circumstances change, it is important to ensure the terms of …
When your relationship changes, what happens to your Will? Read More »
The Court of Appeal recently released a judgment concerning the scope of a restraint of trade clause, following the sale of a business. The business bought by the purchaser involved the manufacture, distribution and installation of partitioning systems and door systems, commonly used in office fit-outs. Shortly after the sale, the vendors bought another business …
Have you recently purchased a vehicle that has turned out to be a lemon? You may have more protection than you think. Purchasing a new vehicle can be an exciting but daunting process. Finding a suitable model for a reasonable price in a second-hand market that can be littered with lemons can be a feat …
The Ministry for the Environment has released an exposure draft of proposed changes to the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management 2020 (NPSFM) and the Resource Management (National Environmental Standards for Freshwater) Regulations 2020 (NESF). These changes make amendments to the wetland provisions, along with what the Ministry describes as technical or clarificatory amendments to …
Being arrested or summonsed to Court can be a life-changing process. Having to navigate an unfamiliar process and make decisions, often under time pressure and sometimes with public scrutiny, is hugely stressful. But having the help of experienced, knowledgeable advocates who can navigate both the law and the emotional journey of the Court process makes …
Historically, it was very common for properties to have had some sort of “DIY” building works, whether it be a garden shed, out-house, tree house or internal renovations. These days, it feels like there is so much “red-tape” and cost that comes with doing building work on your land that is very hard to justify …
The Government has recently released New Zealand’s first emissions reduction plan (the Plan), which sets out policies and strategies to meet the first emissions budget (the Budget). The Budget sets the permitted greenhouse gas emissions over a multi-year period. Each Budget will permit less annual emissions than the previous Budget, to transition towards net zero …
If you have been appointed as an executor of a Will, then when that person dies you are responsible for administering their estate and carrying out their wishes according to the Will. You may not have known you were an executor (surprise!). Or, you may have been fully aware of this and had discussions with …
Over the last few years, climate change events such as flooding and droughts have become more severe and impactful on New Zealander’s lives. As a response, the Government has proposed a draft national adaption plan that aims to build climate resilience over the next six years to the irreversible effects of climate change. This plan …
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Surrogacy is an arrangement which enables couples to conceive when they are experiencing hardship conceiving themselves. What many people are not aware of is the legal implications surrounding surrogacy, in particular the rights of the “intending parents” – that is, those who intend on assuming the psychological parental role of raising the child. What is surrogacy? …
