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In this law update we investigate the best ways to ensure the fruits of your hard work and determination are protected: When Acquiring Assets • Before buying a house – what is due diligence? • Before buying a business – what do you need to consider? Protecting your assets and income • Contracting out agreements – do “pre-nups” stand up in court? • Why you should have enduring powers of attorney in place now • The benefits of employment mediation for employers and employees Distributing Your Assets after you are gone • What is estate administration and what is involved in the process? • Who can contest a will? We hope you enjoy our winter update, and hope you and your family stay healthy and warm over the coming season. If you have any questions about any of these articles, or if you require more information please contact one of us directly, or email newsletter@smithpartners.co.nz. Regards, Peter, Greg, Wade & Ruth  |
| EMPLOYMENT LAW 05.Jun.2012 MEDIATION IN EMPLOYMENT DISPUTES - WHAT IS IT AND HOW DOES IT WORK?  Employment disputes are stressful for everyone. We recommend mediation as a fast way of settling disputes. In this article, employment law specialist, Carolyn Ranson outlines what mediation is, how it works, the benefits of mediation and how to ensure the best outcome for you. READ MORE »  FAMILY LAW 31.May.2012 DO CONTRACTING OUT AGREEMENTS (“PRE-NUPS”) STAND UP IN COURT?  Contracting out agreements are an excellent way to protect your assets from relationship property disputes. Many people mistakenly believe that they don’t stand up in court. In this article family law expert, Ruth Gregory, corrects that myth by explaining how to ensure your contracting out agreement is robust enough to stand up to challenge in court. READ MORE » WILLS & TRUSTS 07.Jun.2012 ENDURING POWERS OF ATTORNEY CAN SAVE YOUR FAMILY UNNECCESARY STRESS  We all know the importance of a will, but what about enduring powers of attorney? In this article Samantha Curtis outlines what an enduring power of attorney is, and how you could be leaving your family open to stress and unnecessary costs if you don’t have them in place. READ MORE » BUSINESS LAW 28.May.2012 10 THINGS TO THINK ABOUT BEFORE BUYING A BUSINESS  Buying a business is a big decision that will significantly affect your personal and financial life for years to come. Business law expert, Peter Smith, outlines the items you should consider before signing any contracts – to ensure you get value for money and to protect yourself from hidden problems. READ MORE » |
ESTATE ADMINISTRATION 13.Mar.2012 WHAT IS ESTATE ADMINISTRATION?  When you’re grieving the recent loss of a loved one, administering their estate is the last thing on your mind and it’s hard to know where to start, or what is involved. Estates Administrator, Mimi Lewell explains what happens during the administration of a deceased estate. READ MORE » PROPERTY LAW 12.Jun.2012 WHAT IS RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY DUE DILIGENCE?  Whether it is to be the family home or an investment, buying property has a big impact on your financial future. In this article, experienced property lawyer, Wade Hansen, outlines how to ensure you’re making a good investment, outlining the aspects you need to investigate to carry out your “due diligence”. READ MORE » LITIGATION 05.Apr.2012 WHO CAN CHALLENGE A WILL?  The death of a family member or someone close to you is an emotional time. Feelings can be further exacerbated if you feel that you have been wrongly excluded from a person’s will, or that the amount left to you falls short of expectations. Experienced estate litigator, Greg Muller, outlines the three types of estate claim, and who can contest a will. READ MORE » |
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