Protecting NZ from “dirty” money

Protecting NZ from “dirty” money

The AML/CFT Act applies to banks, casinos, financial institutions and some trust and company service providers. If you’ve tried to open a bank account or get a loan in recent years, you’ve been asked to provide certain identification and proof of address as well as...
What to do if a Trust is no longer needed

What to do if a Trust is no longer needed

“If it becomes clear that a trust is no longer needed or desirable, the trust can be wound up. For instance when administration costs are too high in relation to the recognised benefits. Also, if the purpose of setting up a trust in the first place was to protect...
Managing your assets in a Trust

Managing your assets in a Trust

A trust is a legally binding arrangement when a person (the settlor) transfers legal ownership of assets to certain chosen persons (trustees) to be held for the benefit of other persons named by the settlor (the beneficiaries). If your family home is in a trust, for...