New purchase price allocation rules The purchase price allocation (“PPA”) income tax rules came into effect on 1 July 2021….
Enduring Powers of Attorney – A brief guide Life can be uncertain and we never know what is just around the corner. No…
Modifying or extinguishing restrictive covenants A restrictive covenant is a contract between two parties that is restrictive in nature; a…
Smart watches for our kids – How safe are they? The internet of toys and internet of things are interchangeable; they both refer to smart…
Are virtually witnessed documents valid? The main purpose of having a witness to a document is to authenticate that the…
Changes to sick leave entitlements As has been anticipated, there are some proposed changes to the Holidays Act 1993 (“the…
Traps when buying a used car While the process of buying a used car is usually completed without legal advice, it…
Leaving chattels under a Will There is a presumption often made by the will maker that they can leave the…
How to create a Will that is as Claim-Proof as possible Claims against Estates happen and they are becoming increasingly common. Even if there is a…
Recent Change to the Bright-Line Test The new rules around the bright-line test have been hard to miss in recent days,…
A guide to KiwiSaver withdrawals and First Home Grants The KiwiSaver first home withdrawal and First Home Grants are two completely separate processes. However,…