We have provided within our Resource Library a detailed summary of numerous legal issues which arise in the trust, property and business realm.
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Gifting and Debt Structure
DEBT STRUCTURE – A SUBTLE BUT IMPORTANT DIFFERENCEIf you are considering implementing a FAMILY TRUST for your personal residence, it
Lump Sum vs. Progressive Gifting
Under the legislation effective before 1 October 2011, for a New Zealander, if you have provided GIFTS to people or
Gifting and Rest Home Subsidies
WHAT IS THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN GIFTING AND REST HOME SUBSIDIES?The Ministry of Social Development which administers rest home subsidy applications
What Assets should be transferred?
Given that a Trust provides asset protection by way of people gifting their assets to the Trustees, it is important
Contract Considerations
Price – What price are you wanting to offer?What is the price made up of? The purchase of the tangible
Lease Considerations Buying A Business
Often the lease of premises that goes hand in hand with a business is one of the most critical documents
Tax | GST Considerations – Buying A Business
When buying a business, you should pay some attention to the income tax and GST issues surrounding the ongoing business
Contract Considerations
Vendors of businesses often focus on the amount they are selling their business for and forget about other important details