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As our path through life changes, so to does our need to plan for the future. The Trust and Estate team is in place to provide you with the information that you need to make the decisions that are right for your specific circumstances, to create the best possible outcomes for your future and the future of your family.
It’s very hard to generalise and find a one size fits all solution, that’s why it’s important to get expert advice.
The Trust and Estate team at Norris Ward McKinnon are legal specialists responsible for working with our clients to meet their needs by providing individual solutions for asset planning and protection, and the planning and administration of Estates.
Is a Trust right for you?
There are many good reasons to have a Trust. And there are many different types of Trusts available.
What are some reasons to set up a trust?
* To protect your assets in a wide range of situations
* Provide protection from Property Relationship claims
* Provide for your family and future generations
* Protect against creditors
* For effective tax and estate planning
Setting up a trust may provide the solution you are looking for, but we will take you through the advantages and disadvantages so you can decide if this is your best option.
Services
The Trust team offers a specialist range of services designed to provide tailored legal solutions for Trusts and Estates. The key services offered by our team are:
* Asset protection and establishing of family trusts
* General trust administration and advice
* Estate planning and administration
For more information on any of the above services, or advice on any aspect of the establishment or administration of a Trust or an Estate, please contact us by telephone, fax, our contact form or email us at trust@nwm.co.nz today.
Specialist Service
At Norris Ward McKinnon we believe in strategically positioning ourselves to best support the needs and ongoing growth of our clients; as such the Trust and Estate team is the newest addition to our team structure.
The team is lead by Partner Ron Backhouse, and is made up of experienced legal professionals, all of whom have many years practical experience in the planning and administration of Trusts and Estates.
The team was brought together as a result of the need for increased capacity to deliver specialist legal solutions for our clients requiring Trusts and Estates. Because the team is focused only on these areas, this enables us to provide better service to our clients by producing work of the finest possible quality with faster turnaround times. The team works together to ensure that the clients of any one member of the team will benefit from the collective knowledge and experience of the team as a whole.
Trust and Estate Team Members
Ron Backhouse, Partner, Team Leader
Glenda Graham, Solicitor
Annette Tunley, Legal Executive
Wendy Law, Legal Executive
Carolyn Woodbridge, Legal Executive
Barry Webber, Trust Manager
The Trust team is led by Partner Ron Backhouse.
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