QUEEN CITY LAW advise on the appropriate legal structures to be adopted where clients wish to protect their personal interests from their business risks and to preserve their assets for retirement or for their children. The formation of Family Trusts and the operating of them, the structuring of affairs to reduce or avoid estate duty, and the drafting of Wills and Enduring Powers of Attorney, all require expert care and advice and provide a linkage between the major areas of expertise within the firm. Queen City Law has the expertise to recommend and put in place the best plan for each client.

Services may include:

Will preparation and advice
Estates administration and dealing with next of kin or beneficiaries
Formation of Family Trusts,Trading Trusts, Corporate Trustees and all associated matters
Estate planning and asset protection schemes
Advice to Trustees on their obligations
Powers of Attorney
Annual gifting programmes but noting recent legislative changes
Limited Partnership structuring and so on
Reviewing existing structures

The New Zealand Government abolished gift duty in October 2011 and the firm is able to assist clients with final gifting arrangements and trust resolutions as required but consideration should also be given to related solvency issues.

We also enjoy excellent relationships with a number of smart and reliable Chartered Accountant practices and are able to provide a trusted parter solution to clients.

Please contact any lawyer at QCL for further advice or assistance.