If your alteration is structural but non-load bearing, you’ll need consent from the other flat owners. This could include moving internal doors or partitions.
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The widely publicised separation and property dispute of Sally Ridge and Adam Parore saw the High Court consider the concept of a common intention constructive trust.
The law requires all trustees to act independently and impartially. The term ‘independent trustee’ is used to describe a trustee who does not benefit from the assets of the trust.
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Easier to find than ever! Paper roads are relatively widespread across New Zealand farmland. They are more precisely called ‘unformed legal roads’ and have the same legal status as any other legal road.
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When establishing a family trust that usually owns your family home and some investments, the usual ‘mum and dad’ trust has you and your partner as trustees, together with an independent trustee.
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Money withdrawn from the company by you as the owner or shareholder that’s to be used for anything other than for the business is called ‘drawings’. These drawings can generally be categorised as salary or dividend payments or advances under your shareholder current account.
With New Zealand’s ageing population, more and more people are losing mental capacity as they grow older. When this happens to a trustee of a trust, it can make trust administration difficult or, in some cases, almost impossible.
A power of attorney allows you to appoint someone (the attorney) to look after your affairs. It’s a common mistake for company directors to think their personal attorneys can look after a company’s affairs in their absence.
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With the standard ADLS/REINZ Agreement for Sale & Purchase containing a ‘subject to finance’ condition, a purchaser must do all things reasonably necessary to arrange finance on or before the finance date.
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Making alterations to your dwelling on a cross lease title
If your alteration is structural but non-load bearing, you’ll need consent from the other flat owners. This could include moving internal doors or partitions.
Common Intention Constructive Trusts
The widely publicised separation and property dispute of Sally Ridge and Adam Parore saw the High Court consider the concept of a common intention constructive trust.
Importance of an ‘Independent’ Trustee
The law requires all trustees to act independently and impartially. The term ‘independent trustee’ is used to describe a trustee who does not benefit from the assets of the trust.
Buying Into an Existing Business
Buying an existing business is sometimes preferable to establishing one from scratch.
Paper Roads and Public Access
Easier to find than ever! Paper roads are relatively widespread across New Zealand farmland. They are more precisely called ‘unformed legal roads’ and have the same legal status as any other legal road.
All Trustees Must Sign when Dealing with Trust Assets
When establishing a family trust that usually owns your family home and some investments, the usual ‘mum and dad’ trust has you and your partner as trustees, together with an independent trustee.
Director’s Drawings
Money withdrawn from the company by you as the owner or shareholder that’s to be used for anything other than for the business is called ‘drawings’. These drawings can generally be categorised as salary or dividend payments or advances under your shareholder current account.
When a Trustee Loses Capacity
With New Zealand’s ageing population, more and more people are losing mental capacity as they grow older. When this happens to a trustee of a trust, it can make trust administration difficult or, in some cases, almost impossible.
Powers of Attorney
A power of attorney allows you to appoint someone (the attorney) to look after your affairs. It’s a common mistake for company directors to think their personal attorneys can look after a company’s affairs in their absence.
Finance Conditions for Sale & Purchase Agreements
With the standard ADLS/REINZ Agreement for Sale & Purchase containing a ‘subject to finance’ condition, a purchaser must do all things reasonably necessary to arrange finance on or before the finance date.