Trusts, Estates and Wills
So often we put off the important things in life for too long. Don't leave it until it's too late.
Ensuring long term protection and security for ourselves and loved ones shouldn’t be left until we are older, have children, own a house and other assets. For some it becomes an urgent task, often dealt with amid a flurry of activity and pressure.
Of course it needn’t be this way.
Trusts
Now may be a good time to consider setting up a family trust to protect your assets for you, your children and future generations. We can help with:
- Creation of family trusts, charitable trusts, trading trusts, and Maori trusts
- Trust administration
- Option to appoint one of our trustee companies as professional trustee
- Advising trustees
- Management of gifting programmes
For further reading ask for a copy of our publication “To Trust or Not to Trust”.
Asset protection
When you pass away, and of course this can occur at any age, the last thing you want to leave for your loved ones is a mess. That’s why it’s so important to have a well drafted Will.
Don’t leave this important task until it’s too late – create peace of mind and look into one now.
- Wills
- Powers of Attorney and Enduring Powers of Attorney
- Creation of trusts
- Formation of companies
- Option to appoint one of our solicitors as Power of Attorney or Enduring Power of Attorney
Administration of Estates
Losing a loved one is never easy.
- Application for administration / probate
- Administration of estates
- Claims against estates
Staff Contacts
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Ollie Gilbert
Consultant
Ph. +64 4 916 0151 -
Ian Lawrence
Director
Ph. +64 4 916 0132 -
Angela O'Meara
Associate
Ph. +64 4 916 0480 -
Richard Perry
Director
Ph. +64 4 472 0940 -
Kerry Queenin
Associate
Ph. +64 4 916 0138 -
John Stevens
Director
Ph. +64 4 916 0131