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Tax Residency And Tax Treatment Of Your Trust

For New Zealand income tax purposes the income of a Trust is separated into two parts – beneficiary income and…

5 years ago

Managing Your Trust – Trustees Must Act Jointly

Most Discretionary Family Trusts provide that decisions of trustees are to be unanimous. Many commentators agree that providing for unanimous…

5 years ago

The Importance Of A Letter Of Wishes For A Discretionary Trust

It is usual at the time a Trust is established for the settlor(s) of a Trust to provide the trustees…

5 years ago

Key Steps In Establishing An Asset Protection Programme Using A Family Trust

Objective of programme: Endeavor to protect against: relationship property/family protection claims future re-introduction of estate duty or capital tax unknown…

5 years ago

Abolition of Gift Duty and Your Trust

Gift duty is no longer payable for gifts made after 1 October 2011.  As a consequence, the $27,000 per annum…

5 years ago

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