Discover how the Trusts Act 2019 and the 39 percent trustee tax rate impact New Zealand family trusts. Expert advice on asset protection and succession planning.
Planning for your later years? Our guide covers key issues in elder law, from drafting a will and enduring power of attorney to navigating retirement villages.
Learn why a prenup is smart planning in NZ. Our guide covers relationship property law NZ and how a Contracting Out Agreement protects your assets and future.
A clear, empathetic guide to New Zealand's Property (Relationships) Act 1976. Understand relationship property, the 50/50 rule, trusts, and how to protect your assets.
A comprehensive guide to New Zealand wills. Learn why you need a will, the legal requirements, and what happens if you die without one. Expert advice from PK Law.
Discover how the High Court can validate an unsigned document as a will. Our guide explains the process for New Zealand wills and how it honours your final wishes.
A landmark NZ Supreme Court ruling in Lassnig v Zhou changes how trust assets are divided after a short marriage. Learn why financial contributions now outweigh the 50/50 rule.
Learn about the NZ probate threshold increase to $40,000, effective 24 Sept 2025. Discover what this means for small estates, executors, and why a Will is still crucial.