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To Trust or Not to Trust

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The need to protect family assets is not a recent phenomenon. For hundreds of years, people have wanted to safeguard their family’s assets by sheltering them in a trust. Whether you are a family or a business or a group of people that own assets that have a risk component, a trust is often a good idea. Assets can be put at risk in many ways; you don’t know what the future holds and how it may affect your assets. ...

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Anti-bullying week – we must do better

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This week, during anti-bullying week, we should all be mindful of New Zealand’s appalling statistics with regard to the incidences of bullying in the workplace. It is high time that employers take a more proactive approach to managing workplaces, so that employees do not experience unreasonable risk and the harm that inevitably follows.

The Chief Human Rights Commissioner has highlighted that:

“when we combine our bullying and suicide statistics with our shocking violence and abuse statistics the picture is very clear – some of ...

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Wills and Powers of Attorney – Plan Ahead

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We strongly encourage adults to have a current Will (to deal with what should happen when you die) and current Powers of Attorney (to deal with your affairs if you are unable to deal with them yourself).

Wills
A Will is an important legal document which states your wishes of how you wish your property to be distributed when you die. It covers the following areas:

  1. The appointment of an Executor – the person who is ...
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No tolerance for sexual harassment in the workplace

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Christmas parties are a great time to get into the holiday spirit. However, wise employers take care to minimise the risk of Christmas party antics that could get out of control. Unfortunately, sexual harassment is one type of misbehaviour that can be fuelled by alcohol and the excitement of the festive spirit, combined with an unfamiliar social environment outside the workplace.

There are many misconceptions about what constitutes sexual harassment. The cliché of an employer or manager making sexual advances or ...

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Buying and Selling a Property

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Owning your own home is an exciting step to make, but the process of getting there can be stressful and potentially risky if you are not well-informed and do not understand what is required of you. Similarly, selling your home requires an understanding of the steps you will need to take to make the sale process seamless as well as understanding your obligations as a seller to avoid any possible legal complications.

The following is a simple and basic guide of ...

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