November 6, 2019 In Bramwell Bate News By Bate Hallett

Bringing the Adoption Act into modern times

The New Zealand Adoption Act 1955 (“the Act”) has been widely viewed as being in need of an overhaul to bring it up to date with the modern times. In 2016 the Human Rights Review Tribunal ruled that sections of the Act were discriminatory and outdated. This article will take a closer look at the specifics of the Act that are not in keeping with today’s New Zealand. Surrogacy - The Act sees the natural mother (the woman who births the...

November 6, 2019 In Bramwell Bate News By Bate Hallett

Purchasing a property at auction-what you need to know

When purchasing a property, there are generally two ways in which you can achieve this. The first, the traditional offer method, is by offer and acceptance of a signed Agreement for Sale and Purchase between the vendor (seller) and purchaser (buyer) of a property. The terms of the Agreement for Sale and Purchase can be negotiated between the parties, whether through a real estate agent or a private sale. These types of agreements, can contain terms, known as special conditions to...

November 6, 2019 In Bramwell Bate News By Bate Hallett

Types of trusts and their benefits

There are many types of trusts that can be tailored to achieve a specific purpose. The general purpose of a trust is to protect your assets and provide for desired succession planning for future generations. A trust is created by a trust deed whereby a person (the settlor) transfers property to the trustees of the trust. The trustees control the property in accordance with the trust deed for the benefit of the beneficiaries (which can include the settlor). This article focuses...