September 2020
In July we held a Pink Ribbon morning tea, organised by Ruby Haddon, Solicitor.
We enjoyed a wide range of pink-themed home baking and raised $500 for Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.
Well done team!
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While the Government is vowing to overhaul the Earthquake Commission due to its poor handling of the 2010-2011 earthquakes, this will not help you if your house was repaired and you still have concerns about that repair and haven’t done anything ...
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Do you want to be Adrienne or Colin?
Scenario A - Adrienne
Once upon a time, Adrienne visited Mortlock McCormack Law and took advice about Enduring Powers of Attorney. Adrienne knew a bit about them, but at her meeting with us she realised that ...
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If you currently have a shared care parenting arrangement and want to review the terms of these arrangements, or draft up a new agreement, the Relationship Property and Parenting Team at MML is here to help.
Key points to note:
Parenting ...
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COVID-19 has had a significant impact on commercial leases in New Zealand. Since the nationwide lockdown earlier this year, the Government has announced various forms of relief for both Landlord and Tenants. The focus of the initial changes was to ...
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On 15 August last year the Government announced a new “ex gratia” support package for eligible owners of “on-sold over-cap” properties in Canterbury. This was in response to the many problems that have come to light over recent years ...
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June 2020
Just prior to COVID-19 lockdown the MML Staff and Partners took part in some fun around the Christchurch CBD in an “Amazing Race” style Scavenger Hunt set up by the MML Social Club.
Teams raced to checkpoints where they were met with ...
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June 2020
Emily Flaszynski, Associate, was appointed as a member of the Canterbury Earthquake Insurance Tribunal (“CEIT”) in April. Emily joined Mortlock McCormack Law earlier this year. She specialises in relationship property, asset protection and ...
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The lockdown gave many of us time to think about our personal admin. We have seen an increase in people seeking to update their wills. If you have not given your will much thought in the last few years we suggest you take stock and consider its ...
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Those of you with a trust may recall from our article late last year that the rules under the new Trusts Act will come into force in six months’ time on 30 January 2021.
From 30 January 2021 trustees will be under increased obligations when ...
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