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Morris Legal presents at Legalwise conference on farm succession and family trusts
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22 June 2022
Enhanced reporting requirements for trustees
FAQ
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10 June 2022
Morris Legal presents at Legalwise conference on trust law
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1 June 2022
Emma Phelps admitted as a barrister and solicitor
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27 May 2022
Morris Legal strengthens senior team with Lauren Milne
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16 March 2022
Morris Legal welcomes Sarah Flett
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16 March 2022
Georgia Angus named in NZ Lawyer’s Rising Stars list for 2022
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11 March 2022
What happens to my will when I get married or separate?
FAQ
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10 February 2022
Morris Legal presents at AUT and NZWLJ Symposium
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8 February 2022
Opportunity to join Morris Legal's growing team
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20 January 2022
Morris Legal expands partnership with promotion of Georgia Angus
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17 January 2022
Sally Morris named in NZ Lawyer’s Elite Women list for 2021
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21 December 2021
Morris Legal welcomes Olivia Cartwright
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9 December 2021
News | Morris Legal presents at Legalwise elder law webinar
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1 November 2021
Morris Legal gives second presentation at CCH conference on trust law
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16 September 2021
New Zealand Wills Month – free webinar on wills and why you need one
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7 September 2021
New Zealand Wills Month - making a will made easy with Morris Legal
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2 September 2021
Extension of the bright-line test – how does this impact properties held in trust?
FAQ
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27 August 2021
Morris Legal named as excellence awardee for the New Zealand Law Awards 2021
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26 August 2021
Morris Legal presents at CCH conference on trust law for new practitioners
News
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25 August 2021
What does Apple's new digital legacy service mean for my estate planning?
FAQ
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20 August 2021
Morris Legal COVID-19 update
News
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18 August 2021
High Court declines application to validate will, despite beneficiaries' consent
Case Update
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13 August 2021
Live Q&A: Morris Legal team’s thoughts on relationship property, trusts and estates
News
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11 August 2021
International estate planning – what do I need to be aware of?
FAQ
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6 August 2021
Beneficial interest under draft agreement? Court of Appeal finds it arguable
Case Update
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26 July 2021
Georgia Angus awarded first globally in STEP Advanced Certificate in Trust Disputes
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26 July 2021
Freya McKechnie chairs NZLS Auckland Young Lawyers litigation panel
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13 July 2021
Supreme Court releases its decision on disclosure of trust documents to beneficiaries
Case Update
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17 June 2021
Morris Legal guest lectures and sponsors family property prize at the University of Auckland Law School
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2 June 2021
Morris Legal welcomes Brooke Crenfeldt-Smith
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6 May 2021
Morris Legal welcomes Emma Phelps
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6 May 2021
New Zealand Women's Law Journal announces Emma Littlewood as Deputy Editor
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19 April 2021
Morris Legal successfully defends claim against mother’s estate
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13 April 2021
Dad cut me out of his will – what can I do about it?
FAQ
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12 April 2021
Bethan Read promoted to special counsel
News
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1 April 2021
What information do trustees need to provide to beneficiaries under the Trusts Act 2019?
FAQ
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25 March 2021
Can my ex overturn our relationship property agreement?
FAQ
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23 March 2021
NZ Lawyer features Morris Legal’s UK hires
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1 March 2021
Morris Legal presents at New Zealand Law Society conference on the Testamentary Promises Act
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22 February 2021
Morris Legal moves to Commercial Bay
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17 February 2021
Advisory team expands with new addition Lauren Sieprath
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15 February 2021
Georgia Angus returns to Morris Legal from London
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15 February 2021
Lockdown is back – what does it mean for me?
FAQ
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15 February 2021
Morris Legal wins excellence awards at NZ Law Awards 2020
News
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11 December 2020
What should trustees do to prepare for the Trusts Act 2019?
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4 December 2020
Countdown to the Trusts Act 2019 | What does it mean for me?
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17 November 2020
Morris Legal welcomes Britt Couper
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3 November 2020
Morris Legal’s expansion into advisory services in the news
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2 October 2020
NZLS features Morris Legal solicitor, Emma Littlewood
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25 September 2020
New Zealand Wills Month
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18 September 2020
Morris Legal receives three finalist nominations for the New Zealand Law Awards 2020
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14 September 2020
Morris Legal expands its practice with advisory team
News
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17 August 2020
Morris Legal welcomes Nikki Smith
News
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17 August 2020
How can we share care of the kids during alert levels two and three?
FAQ
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12 August 2020
Morris Legal presents at Legalwise conference on avoiding Will disputes
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14 July 2020
Lottery winner’s estate up for grabs: High Court awards adult children $5,000,000
Case Update
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5 June 2020
What happens if I die without a will?
FAQ
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29 May 2020
NZ Lawyer magazine reports on Morris Legal hires
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11 May 2020
High Court determines Property (Relationships) Act 1976 does not apply to polyamorous relationships
Case Update
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8 May 2020
Morris Legal recognised in NZ Lawyer Innovative Firms 2020 list
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30 April 2020
How does shared care of our kids work during alert level three?
FAQ
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21 April 2020
Law change deals with witnessing wills over lockdown
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17 April 2020
Morris Legal COVID-19 update
News
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14 April 2020
Blending bubbles – can my kids go to their other parent’s house during lockdown?
FAQ
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13 April 2020
We didn’t get a prenup – is it too late?
FAQ
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9 April 2020
Morris Legal welcomes Gemma Edwards
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8 April 2020
Morris Legal welcomes Alex Bennett
News
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7 April 2020
Can I make a will during the COVID-19 lockdown?
FAQ
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2 April 2020
Does the COVID-19 lockdown affect my child support and maintenance obligations?
FAQ
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23 March 2020
COVID-19 and care of children – who has the kids during lockdown?
FAQ
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23 March 2020
Morris Legal welcomes Sarah Moore as its newest senior associate
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19 March 2020
Morris Legal welcomes Sal Dodds
News
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13 March 2020
Morris Legal publishes article in the STEP Journal
Publication
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28 February 2020
What is the “vesting day” for my family trust?
FAQ
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21 February 2020
How can my girlfriend, boyfriend and I protect our assets?
FAQ
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14 February 2020
Emma Littlewood publishes article in the New Zealand Family Law Journal on economic disparity
Publication
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30 January 2020
What happens at a judicial settlement conference?
FAQ
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24 January 2020
My spouse didn’t leave me anything when he died – what can I do?
FAQ
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17 January 2020
Merry Christmas from Morris Legal
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20 December 2019
Law Commission's review of succession law
News
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18 December 2019
Morris Legal features in Auckland Law magazine
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13 December 2019
Morris Legal supports Kids Christmas
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5 December 2019
Emma Littlewood publishes article in the Auckland University Law Review on the Trusts Act 2019
Publication
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27 November 2019
Morris Legal celebrate as a finalist at the NZ Law Awards
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22 November 2019
High Court awards legal costs to deceased’s de facto partner following children’s unsuccessful challenge to will
Case Update
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20 November 2019
Morris Legal presents at Legalwise conference on claims against estates
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18 November 2019
Morris Legal presents at Legalwise conference on trustees’ liability for costs in family trust disputes
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15 November 2019
Morris Legal publishes article in LawTalk on Court of Appeal costs decision
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12 November 2019
Morris Legal welcomes Andrew Morris as its newest senior associate
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10 November 2019
Playing Favourites: Adult children’s claims against parents’ estates
Publication
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7 November 2019
Morris Legal guest lectures at University of Auckland Business School
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1 November 2019
I’m in a new relationship – how can I keep my property separate?
FAQ
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22 October 2019
Morris Legal guest lectures at University of Auckland Law School
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22 October 2019
Supreme Court provides guidance to lawyers on testamentary capacity
Publication
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9 October 2019
Morris Legal selected as finalist for NZ Law Awards 2019
News
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24 September 2019
Court of Appeal rules on legal costs in deadlocked trustee case
Case Update
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20 September 2019
I’m a trustee – how can I invest the trust’s money?
FAQ
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30 August 2019
High Court confirms testamentary capacity following medical treatment
Case Update
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23 August 2019
I’ve been married for less than three years – what happens if my spouse and I separate?
FAQ
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16 August 2019
Morris Legal presents at Legalwise conference on farm succession and family trusts
News
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22 June 2022
Morris Legal presents at Legalwise conference on trust law
News
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1 June 2022
Emma Phelps admitted as a barrister and solicitor
News
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27 May 2022
Morris Legal strengthens senior team with Lauren Milne
News
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16 March 2022
Morris Legal welcomes Sarah Flett
News
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16 March 2022
Georgia Angus named in NZ Lawyer’s Rising Stars list for 2022
News
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11 March 2022
Morris Legal presents at AUT and NZWLJ Symposium
News
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8 February 2022
Opportunity to join Morris Legal's growing team
News
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20 January 2022
Morris Legal expands partnership with promotion of Georgia Angus
News
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17 January 2022
Sally Morris named in NZ Lawyer’s Elite Women list for 2021
News
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21 December 2021
Morris Legal welcomes Olivia Cartwright
News
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9 December 2021
News | Morris Legal presents at Legalwise elder law webinar
News
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1 November 2021
Morris Legal gives second presentation at CCH conference on trust law
News
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16 September 2021
New Zealand Wills Month – free webinar on wills and why you need one
News
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7 September 2021
New Zealand Wills Month - making a will made easy with Morris Legal
News
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2 September 2021
Morris Legal named as excellence awardee for the New Zealand Law Awards 2021
News
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26 August 2021
Morris Legal presents at CCH conference on trust law for new practitioners
News
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25 August 2021
Morris Legal COVID-19 update
News
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18 August 2021
Live Q&A: Morris Legal team’s thoughts on relationship property, trusts and estates
News
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11 August 2021
Georgia Angus awarded first globally in STEP Advanced Certificate in Trust Disputes
News
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26 July 2021
Freya McKechnie chairs NZLS Auckland Young Lawyers litigation panel
News
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13 July 2021
Morris Legal guest lectures and sponsors family property prize at the University of Auckland Law School
News
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2 June 2021
Morris Legal welcomes Brooke Crenfeldt-Smith
News
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6 May 2021
Morris Legal welcomes Emma Phelps
News
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6 May 2021
New Zealand Women's Law Journal announces Emma Littlewood as Deputy Editor
News
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19 April 2021
Morris Legal successfully defends claim against mother’s estate
News
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13 April 2021
Bethan Read promoted to special counsel
News
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1 April 2021
NZ Lawyer features Morris Legal’s UK hires
News
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1 March 2021
Morris Legal presents at New Zealand Law Society conference on the Testamentary Promises Act
News
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22 February 2021
Morris Legal moves to Commercial Bay
News
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17 February 2021
Advisory team expands with new addition Lauren Sieprath
News
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15 February 2021
Georgia Angus returns to Morris Legal from London
News
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15 February 2021
Morris Legal wins excellence awards at NZ Law Awards 2020
News
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11 December 2020
What should trustees do to prepare for the Trusts Act 2019?
News
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4 December 2020
Countdown to the Trusts Act 2019 | What does it mean for me?
News
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17 November 2020
Morris Legal welcomes Britt Couper
News
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3 November 2020
Morris Legal’s expansion into advisory services in the news
News
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2 October 2020
NZLS features Morris Legal solicitor, Emma Littlewood
News
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25 September 2020
New Zealand Wills Month
News
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18 September 2020
Morris Legal receives three finalist nominations for the New Zealand Law Awards 2020
News
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14 September 2020
Morris Legal expands its practice with advisory team
News
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17 August 2020
Morris Legal welcomes Nikki Smith
News
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17 August 2020
Morris Legal presents at Legalwise conference on avoiding Will disputes
News
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14 July 2020
NZ Lawyer magazine reports on Morris Legal hires
News
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11 May 2020
Morris Legal recognised in NZ Lawyer Innovative Firms 2020 list
News
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30 April 2020
Law change deals with witnessing wills over lockdown
News
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17 April 2020
Morris Legal COVID-19 update
News
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14 April 2020
Morris Legal welcomes Gemma Edwards
News
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8 April 2020
Morris Legal welcomes Alex Bennett
News
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7 April 2020
Morris Legal welcomes Sarah Moore as its newest senior associate
News
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19 March 2020
Morris Legal welcomes Sal Dodds
News
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13 March 2020
Merry Christmas from Morris Legal
News
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20 December 2019
Law Commission's review of succession law
News
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18 December 2019
Morris Legal features in Auckland Law magazine
News
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13 December 2019
Morris Legal supports Kids Christmas
News
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5 December 2019
Morris Legal celebrate as a finalist at the NZ Law Awards
News
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22 November 2019
Morris Legal presents at Legalwise conference on claims against estates
News
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18 November 2019
Morris Legal presents at Legalwise conference on trustees’ liability for costs in family trust disputes
News
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15 November 2019
Morris Legal welcomes Andrew Morris as its newest senior associate
News
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10 November 2019
Morris Legal guest lectures at University of Auckland Business School
News
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1 November 2019
Morris Legal guest lectures at University of Auckland Law School
News
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22 October 2019
Morris Legal selected as finalist for NZ Law Awards 2019
News
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24 September 2019
Emma Littlewood admitted as a barrister and solicitor
News
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30 July 2019
Trusts Bill passes third reading
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25 July 2019
Sally Morris appears on Lately with Karyn Hay
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23 July 2019
Sally Morris presents at NZLS Trusts Conference 2019
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28 June 2019
Family justice reforms recommended
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21 June 2019
Trusts Bill passes its second reading
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19 May 2019
Morris Legal selected for the NZ Lawyer Innovative Firms 2019 list
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10 May 2019
NZ Lawyer magazine reports on Morris Legal promotions
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18 March 2019
Morris Legal presents at Legalwise conference on will and probate applications
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14 March 2019
Aria Newfield promoted to senior solicitor
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14 February 2019
Georgia Angus promoted to senior associate
News
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14 February 2019
UK Supreme Court refuses unhappy wife’s plea for divorce
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1 February 2019
World’s richest couple decides to divorce
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25 January 2019
Pita Roycroft to clerk at Supreme Court
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17 December 2018
New research shows support for changing relationship property law
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28 October 2018
Morris Legal receives two finalist nominations for NZ Law Awards 2018
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17 September 2018
Freya McKechnie admitted as a barrister and solicitor
News
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31 August 2018
Emma Littlewood selected as finalist in prestigious mooting competitions
News
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29 August 2018
New requirements for information from clients under Anti-Money Laundering law
News
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22 August 2018
Morris Legal presents at NZLS conference on de facto relationships and multiple partners
News
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29 June 2018
Morris Legal presents at Legalwise conference on difficult assets to divvy up
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23 March 2018
Morris Legal presents at Legalwise conference on enduring powers of attorney
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16 March 2018
Morris Legal welcomes Jan Morris
News
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23 February 2018
Morris Legal welcomes Freya McKechnie
News
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18 February 2018
Merry Christmas from Morris Legal
News
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22 December 2017
Relationship resolutions for 2018
News
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20 December 2017
Morris Legal celebrates at the NZ Law Awards
News
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24 November 2017
Morris Legal turns one!
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21 November 2017
Morris Legal welcomes Aria Newfield
News
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20 November 2017
Morris Legal moves to The Shortland Centre
News
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19 November 2017
Morris Legal presents guest lecture on trust law at the University of Auckland
News
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20 October 2017
Law Commission’s review of the Property (Relationships) Act 1976
News
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19 October 2017
Morris Legal sponsors Family Property prize at University of Auckland Law School
News
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29 September 2017
Morris Legal welcomes Pita Roycroft
News
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25 September 2017
Morris Legal welcomes Emma Littlewood
News
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25 September 2017
Morris Legal presents at Legalwise conference
News
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22 September 2017
Morris Legal selected as finalist for NZ Law Awards 2017
News
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4 September 2017
Morris Legal presents at New Zealand Law Society conference on “Enforcing Promises – The Testamentary Promises Act”
News
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4 August 2017
Enhanced reporting requirements for trustees
FAQ
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10 June 2022
What happens to my will when I get married or separate?
FAQ
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10 February 2022
Extension of the bright-line test – how does this impact properties held in trust?
FAQ
|
27 August 2021
What does Apple's new digital legacy service mean for my estate planning?
FAQ
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20 August 2021
International estate planning – what do I need to be aware of?
FAQ
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6 August 2021
Dad cut me out of his will – what can I do about it?
FAQ
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12 April 2021
What information do trustees need to provide to beneficiaries under the Trusts Act 2019?
FAQ
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25 March 2021
Can my ex overturn our relationship property agreement?
FAQ
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23 March 2021
Lockdown is back – what does it mean for me?
FAQ
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15 February 2021
How can we share care of the kids during alert levels two and three?
FAQ
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12 August 2020
What happens if I die without a will?
FAQ
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29 May 2020
How does shared care of our kids work during alert level three?
FAQ
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21 April 2020
Blending bubbles – can my kids go to their other parent’s house during lockdown?
FAQ
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13 April 2020
We didn’t get a prenup – is it too late?
FAQ
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9 April 2020
Can I make a will during the COVID-19 lockdown?
FAQ
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2 April 2020
Does the COVID-19 lockdown affect my child support and maintenance obligations?
FAQ
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23 March 2020
COVID-19 and care of children – who has the kids during lockdown?
FAQ
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23 March 2020
What is the “vesting day” for my family trust?
FAQ
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21 February 2020
How can my girlfriend, boyfriend and I protect our assets?
FAQ
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14 February 2020
What happens at a judicial settlement conference?
FAQ
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24 January 2020
My spouse didn’t leave me anything when he died – what can I do?
FAQ
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17 January 2020
I’m in a new relationship – how can I keep my property separate?
FAQ
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22 October 2019
I’m a trustee – how can I invest the trust’s money?
FAQ
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30 August 2019
I’ve been married for less than three years – what happens if my spouse and I separate?
FAQ
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16 August 2019
Can I provide for my pet in my will?
FAQ
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9 August 2019
Can I keep my family dispute private?
FAQ
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17 July 2019
My sister pressured our mother to change her will before she died – what can I do?
FAQ
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3 August 2018
What is a parenting agreement and do I need one?
FAQ
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13 April 2018
First marriage, second thoughts – getting out of your marriage without a divorce
FAQ
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14 November 2017
Do I have to name my child's father on the birth certificate?
FAQ
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1 November 2017
Can I cut my kids out of my will?
FAQ
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10 October 2017
What documents do I have to give my ex?
FAQ
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20 September 2017
My pre-nup agreement is unfair - what can I do?
FAQ
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28 April 2017
How can I protect my assets if I separate from my partner?
FAQ
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20 April 2017
Am I in a de facto relationship and what does this mean?
FAQ
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7 April 2017
A family member has died without a will – what does this mean?
FAQ
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24 March 2017
I’m a trustee – what are my duties?
FAQ
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27 February 2017
Am I entitled to more than an equal share of our relationship property?
FAQ
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22 February 2017
What is spousal maintenance and am I entitled to it?
FAQ
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13 February 2017
Do I have a right to trust documents?
FAQ
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10 February 2017
I'm the enduring attorney for personal care and welfare - what does this mean?
FAQ
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9 February 2017
Can I challenge a family member’s will?
FAQ
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3 February 2017
Can I rely on a promise to challenge a will?
FAQ
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13 January 2017
Can I stop being a trustee?
FAQ
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10 January 2017
High Court declines application to validate will, despite beneficiaries' consent
Case Update
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13 August 2021
Beneficial interest under draft agreement? Court of Appeal finds it arguable
Case Update
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26 July 2021
Supreme Court releases its decision on disclosure of trust documents to beneficiaries
Case Update
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17 June 2021
Lottery winner’s estate up for grabs: High Court awards adult children $5,000,000
Case Update
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5 June 2020
High Court determines Property (Relationships) Act 1976 does not apply to polyamorous relationships
Case Update
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8 May 2020
High Court awards legal costs to deceased’s de facto partner following children’s unsuccessful challenge to will
Case Update
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20 November 2019
Court of Appeal rules on legal costs in deadlocked trustee case
Case Update
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20 September 2019
High Court confirms testamentary capacity following medical treatment
Case Update
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23 August 2019
High Court holds that "moral duty" not dependent on the will-maker
Case Update
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5 July 2019
High Court awards daughter 70 per cent of father’s estate
Case Update
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16 June 2019
Supreme Court releases long awaited decision addressing economic disparity at the end of a relationship
Case Update
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11 December 2017
High Court of England and Wales busts NZ foreign trusts for creditors
Case Update
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24 October 2017
Morris Legal successfully defends appeal challenging charitable bequest
Case Update
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19 May 2017
Supreme Court finds against disclosure of trust documents in Erceg appeal
Case Update
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8 March 2017
High Court orders replacement of trustees to defend US Government forfeiture proceeding
Case Update
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20 February 2017
High Court overturns Family Court discovery order
Case Update
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7 February 2017
Court of Appeal confirms constructive trust over express trust possible
Case Update
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6 January 2017
Morris Legal publishes article in the STEP Journal
Publication
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28 February 2020
Emma Littlewood publishes article in the New Zealand Family Law Journal on economic disparity
Publication
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30 January 2020
Emma Littlewood publishes article in the Auckland University Law Review on the Trusts Act 2019
Publication
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27 November 2019
Morris Legal publishes article in LawTalk on Court of Appeal costs decision
Publication
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12 November 2019
Playing Favourites: Adult children’s claims against parents’ estates
Publication
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7 November 2019
Supreme Court provides guidance to lawyers on testamentary capacity
Publication
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9 October 2019
Solving problems with wills via High Court applications
Publication
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21 May 2019
Court of Appeal clarifies when trustees are entitled to indemnity from trust assets
Publication
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8 May 2019
Supreme Court finds no common intention trust in relationship property dispute
Publication
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30 March 2018
From Russia with Love (and Trust)
Publication
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1 December 2017
Supreme Court's guide for disclosure of trust documents
Publication
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5 May 2017
Just cause - the emergence of charity cases
Publication
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17 February 2017
Can a draft will or document be declared a valid will?
Publication
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17 February 2017
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