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.
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.
On 20 December 2024, Supreme Court of New Zealand delivered a decision in the case of Cooper v Pinney, addressing the extent to which powers held by a trustee over a family trust can constitute "property" under the Property (Relationships) Act 1976 (PRA). Our legal experts take a look at what that case means for you.
