Marriage can cancel your will. Separation doesn't. Five life events that mean your will needs a review, from East Auckland firm Dawsons Lawyers.

About 1,500 people die in New Zealand every year without a will - this is called dying “intestate”. What happens to your property if you haven’t left directions for how to distribute your assets?

At Dawsons we’ve made it simple and cost-effective for you to create your own Relationship Property Agreement through our online services. For a limited time you can prepare your own agreement through our website for only $380 incl. GST. Legal advice in respect of the agreement will be additional.

A Memorandum of Wishes is an additional document the settlor of a trust can create to indicate to the trustees their intentions of how they want the Trust to be managed. This Memorandum is read alongside the Trust Deed and enables a settlor to effectively give directions as to how the Trust should be administered, particularly after death

Whether you are thinking of buying or selling a business, we understand these transactions can be complex. We work closely with our clients to achieve the best possible outcomes, and guide them through the process. Read on below to find out our top tips for preparing to sell, or buy a business.

Life can be uncertain, and there may come a time whether through illness or injury that you are unable to make decisions yourself. Therefore, it is important to plan ahead.

An Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) enables you to appoint someone you trust to make decisions on your behalf, particularly if you are unable to do so yourself. These legal documents can protect your best interests and ensure you and your loved ones are being looked after.