Anthony Grant

Anthony Grant reminds trustees that all serious decisions should be the subject of collaborative discussion in which all trustees take part

Anthony Grant reminds trustees that all serious decisions should be the subject of collaborative discussion in which all trustees take part

Anthony Grant explores the issues around the ignorance of many trustees of their duties, especially their duty to act impartially, and the need for trust deeds to have provisions enabling trustees who develop dementia to be removed and replaced

Anthony Grant explores the issues around the ignorance of many trustees of their duties, especially their duty to act impartially, and the need for trust deeds to have provisions enabling trustees who develop dementia to be removed and replaced

Anthony Grant reveals pitfalls for passive solicitor trustees, when clients drop the ball on their tax obligations

Anthony Grant reveals pitfalls for passive solicitor trustees, when clients drop the ball on their tax obligations

Te wiki o te tāke: Terry Baucher explores tax consequences that may be unintended in how trusts are managed, house buying, and possibly intended for the increases in the family tax credit

Te wiki o te tāke: Terry Baucher explores tax consequences that may be unintended in how trusts are managed, house buying, and possibly intended for the increases in the family tax credit

Te wiki o te tāke; Shifting the top tax rate to 39% has energised the efforts of those affected to reorganise their affairs, just as they did the last time this was attempted. The IRD is watching more closely this time

Te wiki o te tāke; Shifting the top tax rate to 39% has energised the efforts of those affected to reorganise their affairs, just as they did the last time this was attempted. The IRD is watching more closely this time

Anthony Grant sees an undeclared drive by the Government to tax people associated with trusts in ways they have never been taxed before behind a truncated consulting process about trusts

Anthony Grant sees an undeclared drive by the Government to tax people associated with trusts in ways they have never been taxed before behind a truncated consulting process about trusts

Anthony Grant says the Courts support the use of corporate trustees where a family member/beneficiary is its sole director giving them complete access to the trust’s assets

Anthony Grant says the Courts support the use of corporate trustees where a family member/beneficiary is its sole director giving them complete access to the trust’s assets

Anthony Grant says Trustees who lead a beneficiary to believe a trust will make a particular payment but who change their mind and fail to make it, may face a claim

Anthony Grant says Trustees who lead a beneficiary to believe a trust will make a particular payment but who change their mind and fail to make it, may face a claim

Anthony Grant points out that if you are paid to advise on trusts, you must make sure the initial settlor is aware of the meaning and effect of the Trusts Act 2019. The risks of consequences have risen

Anthony Grant points out that if you are paid to advise on trusts, you must make sure the initial settlor is aware of the meaning and effect of the Trusts Act 2019. The risks of consequences have risen

Anthony Grant points out that the new Trusts Act and its obligations will shine a new light on the common advice to make and update memoranda of wishes

Anthony Grant points out that the new Trusts Act and its obligations will shine a new light on the common advice to make and update memoranda of wishes

Anthony Grant points out that the law is inherently uncertain when contesting a will because there are no prevailing beliefs within New Zealand society as to the ‘right’ way assets should devolve on death

Anthony Grant points out that the law is inherently uncertain when contesting a will because there are no prevailing beliefs within New Zealand society as to the ‘right’ way assets should devolve on death

Anthony Grant sees the updated trust law ending a cavalier era that largely ignored legitimate beneficiary concerns and ignored trustee obligations. The standards of trust design and management will need to improve

Anthony Grant sees the updated trust law ending a cavalier era that largely ignored legitimate beneficiary concerns and ignored trustee obligations. The standards of trust design and management will need to improve

A recent court ruling on trustee accountability is raising some legal eyebrows with a court setting aside a discretionary decision of a trustee. Anthony Grant reviews the situation

A recent court ruling on trustee accountability is raising some legal eyebrows with a court setting aside a discretionary decision of a trustee. Anthony Grant reviews the situation

Anthony Grant suggests how most parents can hold the core motivation of their family trust in the face of the new legal obligation to inform; namely, that the prospect of trust wealth will not demotivate and harm their children

Anthony Grant suggests how most parents can hold the core motivation of their family trust in the face of the new legal obligation to inform; namely, that the prospect of trust wealth will not demotivate and harm their children

19 ways to bust a trust and more: Michael Coote looks at the legal showdown brewing in the Family Court. Your view?

19 ways to bust a trust and more: Michael Coote looks at the legal showdown brewing in the Family Court. Your view?