Family Trusts: A New Zealand Guide by Martin Hawes

Understand and Manage Family Trusts in New Zealand

Good Condition – light shelf and edge wear, minor corner wear, price sticker on the back cover, and pages lightly tanned with age.

Family Trusts: A New Zealand Guide by Martin Hawes explains the purpose, structure, benefits, and responsibilities associated with family trusts. Written in accessible language, the book helps readers understand why a trust may be established, how assets are transferred, and what roles settlors, trustees, and beneficiaries perform. It also discusses practical administration, record-keeping, professional advice, and the need for trustees to act carefully and in accordance with their duties. Hawes places the subject in a New Zealand context, making the guide useful for families considering asset protection, estate planning, or long-term financial arrangements. Because trust law and tax treatment can change, the book is best used as an informative foundation alongside current legal and accounting advice tailored to an individual situation.