What is a testamentary guardian and what they can/can’t do Generally, a mother and father are referred to as the natural guardians of their child….
Overview of the Wills Act The Wills Act 2007 (“Act”) governs how wills should be prepared, executed, amended and administered….
Family Protection Act – claims and dates The Family Protection Act 1955 (“FPA”) becomes relevant under either a will or intestacy (where…
Tenants in common – when only one wants to sell Property sharing agreements are becoming more prevalent as individuals seek certainty of outcomes, where unforeseen…
Trial vs. probationary periods – what is the difference? Trial and probationary periods look very similar and are used for similar reasons but they…
Trusts: when is a loan really a distribution? Loans to beneficiaries are often made without proper consideration as to whether the powers being…
Partner with Kainga Ora to buy your first home Are you a First Time Home Buyer who doesn’t quite have enough to buy a…
How does Alert Level 3 affect property transactions? All of us here at Pier Law are working remotely from our homes and will…
Personal grievances – A brief overview A personal grievance (“PG”) is a type of formal complaint by an employee against their…
Rollover relief to the Brightline rule The Brightline property rule applies to properties purchased after 1 October 2015. It looks into…
Changes to Kāinga Ora First Home Grant Changes to Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities’ (“Kāinga Ora”) first home products were recently…
