May 2020

  After a lengthy period of review and consultation, the new Trusts Act 2019 has finally become law.  The Act is to come into force on 30 January 2021.  The new Act makes important changes to trust law in New Zealand and replaces the Trustee Act 1956 and the Perpetuities Act 1964. It is important that trustees and beneficiaries are aware of the changes and the impact on their rights and obligations, and that trustees use the transition period until 30 January 2021 to ensure their practices align with the provisions of the new Act. Changes to Trust Law The Act is intended to...

Covid-19:  Malloy Goodwin Harford is monitoring the Covid-19 pandemic and assessing the risk to both staff and clients in line with current Ministry of Health guidelines.  We continue to provide legal services and do not anticipate any material disruption to our work with clients. We can address all client enquiries via e-mail and phone in the first instance....