Legal News & Advice
Can an executor buy a house from an estate in NZ? Learn how to manage the 'two hats' conflict legally and transparently. Advice from Weston Ward & Lascelles.
Protect your future and family. Learn why having an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) in Canterbury is vital before unexpected health changes happen.
Protect your partner and children. Expert guide to Wills, Life Interests, and trusts for blended families in Christchurch. Contact Weston Ward & Lascelles.
Planning to downsize your Canterbury family home? Avoid legal delays. Read our checklist covering title audits, EQC issues, and retirement village ORAs.
Appointed as a trustee, executor, or EPA attorney in Christchurch? Learn your legal fiduciary duties and how to avoid personal liability.
Wondering how significant lifetime gifts affect an inheritance in NZ? Discover how a hotchpot clause ensures fair estate distribution for your family.
Navigating an internal business conflict? Learn the core operational triggers of shareholder deadlocks and how to protect your Kiwi business interests.
Is your family trust still legally sound? Discover how the 39% trustee tax rate and new beneficiary disclosure laws impact your Canterbury asset protection.
Thinking of building a 70m² granny flat under the new 2026 NZ rules? Learn the exact consent exemptions and the costly traps you must avoid.
