December 6, 2022 In Bramwell Bate News By Cherie Hannam

Modernising the Mechanics of Charities in the New Year

Written by Tayla Westman  Charities play an essential role in our community and are key to providing much needed support. There are over 28,000 charities registered in New Zealand. About half of all Kiwis are involved in charity work, whether it is as a volunteer or directly with the community. Charities also play a vital role in our economy, having contributed over $20 billion last year. Much of the law governing charities in New Zealand is set out in the Charities Act 2005...

November 21, 2022 In Bramwell Bate News By Cherie Hannam

Order to act under the Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act 1988

The three most common orders granted under the Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act 1988 (“the Act”) are set out below together with an explanation of what happens when you have been appointed, and what your obligations and responsibilities are. Property Order: This Order occurs when a person’s item of property does not exceed $5,000 in value or their income/benefit does not exceed $20,000 in any one year. You are required to administer the property, income or benefit in such...

November 18, 2022 In Bramwell Bate News By Cherie Hannam

Executors and trustees of a Will

All Wills need executors and trustees. These days, while there may be more than one of them, the executor and trustee is usually the same person in a Will. This has not always been the case and the roles remain complementary and different. The executor role is usually related to the coordinating and finance arrangements for and with the deceased’s family: whether he or she was to be buried or cremated, reviewing the Will content and progressing to carry out the...