In some cases parties who have separated are able to resolve to divide their relationship property between themselve quite amicably. Unfortunately, in other cases the relationship between the parties has broken down to such an extent that they can’t communicate with each other at all. Generally the longer it takes for parties to resolve a […]
Dan operates a large dairy farm owned by his family trust. The trust was established by Dan’s grandfather. The trustees of the trust are Dan’s parents. Dan is a beneficiary of the trust and an only child. Dan grew up on the farm and always intended to work the farm when he had finished his […]
It is an often quoted fact that New Zealand has the highest number of trusts per capita in the world. Family trusts will typically have some family members as trustees and other family members as beneficiaries of the trust. Unfortunately, this often means that disputes about how the Trust assets are being dealt with means […]
If you are a first home buyer, you may be able to use all or part of your KiwiSaver and be eligible for a HomeStart grant. KiwiSaver Scheme First-Home Withdrawal First of all check you are eligible. You must meet all the following criteria: You have been a KiwiSaver member for 3 years or […]
Cash flow is the lifeblood of any business. A slow down in cash flow caused by clients not paying their accounts can have a serious impact on your business. Here are our top 10 debt recovery tips: Terms of Trade – if you supply goods or services on credit then you need good terms of trade […]
We are often asked whether it is worthwhile having a trust. Whether a trust will be of use to you will depend very much on your own personal circumstances and what you want to achieve. However, a recent court decision is a good illustration of when a trust could have prevented a challenge to a […]
Valerie Mackay is a Director of Gallie Miles and has been practising law in Te Awamutu for over 28 years. Valerie has expertise in residential, rural and commercial property transactions, business advice, subdivisions, trusts, asset protection and estate planning. We sat down with Valerie and asked her a few usual and less-than- usual questions: What […]
Linda Miles is a founding partner of Gallie Miles and has been practising law in Te Awamutu for over 30 years. Linda has a thriving property practice with expertise in residential, rural and commercial property transactions extending to business and commercial advice. Linda is also experienced in trusts, asset protection and estate planning. She also […]
Tania Jones has been at Gallie Miles for 5 years and is our technology expert and general go-to person. We asked Tania a few not-so-usual questions: Choose a movie title for the story of your life Bridget Jones’ Diary What was your favourite toy as a kid? A toy horse. Always wanted a real one […]
The recent court decision in Holler v Osaki can be summed up using two words: Insurance and Intention. The ruling means residential landlords are now liable for accidental damage caused by tenants. This relates to your insurance excess, because if a tenant causes ‘accidental damage’ less than your excess, then you will have to pay […]
