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Case Studies

Real outcomes for real clients

See how we've helped Hawke's Bay families, businesses, and property owners navigate complex legal matters.

Trusts, Wills & Estates

Trusts, Wills & Estates
20 Nov 2024

Settlor Powers and Trust Validity

How we helped a family restructure their trust to maintain control while ensuring legal validity under the Trusts Act 2019.

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Trusts, Wills & Estates
15 Oct 2024

Updating Trust Beneficiaries

How we helped trustees update beneficiary records after family changes, so trust documents, distributions, and future planning stayed clear and consistent.

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Trusts, Wills & Estates
20 Sep 2024

Trust Income Distribution Strategies

How we structured trust income distributions to meet changing family needs, align decisions with the trust deed, and preserve flexibility for future years.

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Trusts, Wills & Estates
10 Aug 2024

Solo Parent: Protecting the Family Farm

Estate planning for a solo parent with a farming operation and minor children, using wills and trusts to protect guardianship, succession, and stability.

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