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Setting up a family trust is a smart legal strategy for many people, especially business owners, professionals, and those in complex family or financial situations.

A recent Supreme Court ruling in New Zealand has clarified that copyright can be classified as relationship property, significantly impacting how creative assets are treated during the division of property after a separation.

If you're a commercial landlord in Masterton, Wellington, or the wider Wairarapa region, it's critical to understand how to protect your investment when leasing property—especially to charitable trusts, start-ups, or tenants without significant assets.

When couples separate or divorce, one of the most complex issues can be the treatment of a family trust.

The Employment Relations Authority (ERA) has once again reinforced the importance of following a genuine and procedurally fair redundancy process.

Establishing an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPOA) is an essential step in futureproofing your personal and financial affairs.

When creating or updating your Will, it's natural to worry about your children or grandchildren losing their inheritance due to future relationship property claims. In today's legal and social climate, this concern is more relevant than ever.

If you're considering buying or selling a company share apartment in New Zealand, it's important to understand this unique form of property ownership.

A recent Employment Relations Authority (ERA) decision awarded an employee $20,000 in compensation after he suffered an unjustified disadvantage and dismissal just one month into a new job.

When couples divorce, the division of relationship property is often a contentious issue. However, if your assets are held in a family trust, the situation can become more complex.