Some of the Employment Law Changes in 2019
In 2019 we saw a number of changes in employment laws. The changes were mostly focussed on strengthening employees' rights. Some change...
12 Mar
Posts by Fortune Manning Lawyers
12 Mar
When can a Beneficiary’s interest in a Trust be Relationship Property?
If a spouse or partner is a beneficiary of a trust, then that interest may be of a type sufficient to constitute "property" and capable...
11 Mar
Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way: Challenging the Terms of A Will
It can be heart-breaking to be left out of a Will. If you believe you were left out unfairly, you may be able to challenge the terms of...
11 Mar
Sweet Judgment for Honey Bees
The recent Court of Appeal decision in 127 Hobson Street Limited v Honey Bees Preschool Limited NZCA 122 confirms the New Zealand posi...
11 Mar
AML/CFT requirements
Why we need to ask you for information
New Zealand has passed a law called the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terro...
03 Feb
What you need to know before moving into a retirement village
MOVING INTO A RETIREMENT VILLAGE
If you are thinking of entering into a retirement village or perhaps are contemplating long term care...
30 Jan
Trusts Act 2019 – Are You Ready?
The Trusts Act 2019 will come into force on 30 January 2021, which will have significant implications for trusts. If you are settlor or...
28 Jan
Jo McLean
Jo McLean
Executive Assistant
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Email: jo.mclean@fortunemanning.co.nz Jo has worked for Fortune Ma...
28 Jan
Jessie Butel
Jessie Butel
Trust Account Administrator
DDI: +64 9 915 2428
Email: jessie.butel@fortunemanning.co.nz Je...
26 Dec
Establishing A Charitable Entity
Establishing a Charitable Entity
A charitable entity is an entity which has been established principally for charitable purposes and r...