Testamentary trusts – What is meant by “ineligible office bearer”?
With a Hansons Lawyers testamentary trust the trustee (controller) of each testamentary trust you create is also the primary beneficiary of their own trust. That […] Read More
Same Sex Marriage Legislation- Family Law and Estate Issues
The legal definition of marriage in the Marriage Act 1961 has been changed from being a “union of a man and a woman” to a […] Read More
Testamentary Trusts – Why is their provision for the creation of parallel trusts?
This is so that as many trusts can be created as are necessary so that each of your beneficiaries may in due course have their […] Read More
The Work Christmas Party – A reminder to Employers
As we plan for our office or workplace Christmas parties it is worth pausing to consider that this event which should be fun for all […] Read More
Family Law Property Settlements- Get onto it now!
Working out the best way to divide property you own with your former spouse can be very difficult and daunting. It is not as simple […] Read More
“High Risk” Land
We recently received an enquiry from a person who had purchased a block of land some time ago – the land is located in an […] Read More