Author: Katherine

Covid 19 – Alert Level 1

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KW Legal is pleased to return to Covid 19 – Alert Level 1.

Our offices are open to our clients and it is still business as usual.  Our hours are Monday to Friday, 9.00 am to 5.00 pm.  If you would like to see Katherine, Kim or Viv, you must make an appointment first.  Please ring 03 2604777 to discuss a time.

We have a QR Code for the NZ Government Covid 19 Tracer App.  This is on display at reception.  We also have hand sanitiser available.  

If you are unwell, we would appreciate you staying at home.

We are looking forward to assisting you with your legal matters.

Noho ora mai / Stay well, look after yourself.

 

Covid 19 – Alert Level 2

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As at 14 February 2021, KW Legal has returned to Covid 19 – Alert Level 2.

Our priority is to keep our staff and clients safe while continuing to operate from our premises.  Our hours remain Monday to Friday, 9.00 am to 5.00 pm.  However, attendances at our offices are by appointment only.  Please ring first, 03 2604777, and we will be happy to assist you.  

For your convenience we have a QR Code for the NZ Government Covid 19 Tracer App.  This is on display at reception.  On arrival please use the hand sanitiser, ring the bell and wait for assistance.

If you are unwell, we would appreciate you staying at home.

Noho ora mai / Stay well, look after yourselves.

Tēnā koutou katoa, Haeri mai 2021 / Greetings to one and all, Welcome 2021

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Tēnā koutou katoa, Haeri mai 2021  

Greetings to one and all, Welcome 2021

What a challenging year 2020 was, and what a relief to be in 2021.  From the stunned news that “we are going into lockdown” to “the team of five million”, how privileged are we to be in Aotearoa New Zealand.  We have all taken away some negatives and some positives from 2020. Read more

The New Trusts Act – Protecting your Assets

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The New Trusts Act comes into force on 31 January 2021.

Tēnā koutou / Greetings to All

Firstly, why do we have Trusts?

A Trust is a good vessel for protecting your assets for your children.  You can favour one Beneficiary over another which gives you greater flexibility than your Will.  Your spouse and/or children can make a claim against your estate if you have not provided for them in your Will.  It is more difficult to challenge the distribution of a discretionary Trust.

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