Property succession planning
In New Zealand, where our economy is dominated by farming, succession planning for the family farm is a big issue,...
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Tax and Property – The consequences of entering and leaving personal relationships.
Many investors are familiar with the matrimonial property rules that can entitle a spouse or partner to claim 50% of...
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It’s not easy being the bank of Mum and Dad
Many parents will relate to navigating the minefield around helping children into a home. Firstly, there is the pressure to...
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How to best manage a Trust for maximum benefit in 2024
Firstly, let me say that I would never be without a trust. I do not believe in winding up a...
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Taxation of personal property vs. real property
While there are specific taxing provisions dealing with real property, land and buildings, there are also non-specific provisions that can...
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Lending a helping hand
How to be the ‘bank of mum and dad’ fairly, successfully and affordably. We’re told the bank of mum and...
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Tax planning for the 39% Trust tax rate increase.
Despite the government promising no new taxes in the budget the increase of the trust tax rate to 39% did...
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