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Meet the New Faces at Aspiring Law

As our team continues to grow, we’re thrilled to introduce some of the newest members bringing fresh energy, skills, and expertise to our offices. From Wānaka to Christchurch, they’re already making their mark – and we’re excited for you to get to know them a little better.
New Legal Fee Finance Option Eases Pressure During Separation

JustFund now available in NZ to help ease the pressure during separation.

Relationship & Family Relationship property
Part 2: Trusts and Blended Families – Planning with Care

Planning with Care by Graeme Randle, Specialist Trust lawyer and continued from Part 1.

Trusts and Life planning
Health and Safety Reform: What Employers Need to Know

Proposed changes to the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 and the WorkSafe New Zealand Act 2013 have been announced - what does this mean for you?

Employment & HR
Executor Duties: Who Should You Appoint in Your Will?

Learn more about what the duties of an Executor to help determine who you should appoint in your Will.

Trusts and Life planning Creating a Will
Unlocking Home Equity: What to Know About Reverse Mortgages and Equity Sharing

What to know about reverse mortgages and equity sharing

Residential property
Changes ahead for the rights of retirement village residents

While retirement facilities offer attractive lifestyle options, understanding your legal rights is crucial. Unlike traditional home ownership, retirement village residents don't own their units outright but instead operate under an Occupation Right Agreement (ORA). With the Retirement Villages Act now 24 years old, significant reforms are being proposed to better protect residents' interests. Learn what these proposed changes could mean for current and future residents.

Residential property Trusts and Life planning
Beyond the Employment Agreement: Employing good staff is one thing, but how do you keep them?

While finding talented staff is challenging, retaining them can be even more complex. The good news? You don't need to be a perfect employer - just a fair and reasonable one. Recent Employment Court guidance provides a practical "target" approach to good employment practices, where best practice is the bullseye, but hitting anywhere on the target still counts as fair and reasonable. Learn the golden rules that can transform you into an employer that good employees want to stick with for the long haul.

Employment & HR