You’ve worked hard for what you have, and it’s important to protect it. One effective way to safeguard your assets is by setting up a Trust, which can shield your wealth in the event of a creditor claim. Creating a family trust requires careful consideration. The team at Hammonds Law will help you decide if a Trust is the right solution.
There are several methods and structures you may like to investigate and adopt to protect your assets. Depending on your circumstances, a cost efficient and effective ownership may be available. We can work closely with your accountant and financial advisers to design an asset protection plan that works for you.
Contact Alistair Hammond or Marcus Quinn to discuss your situation and needs.
Director
Marcus has quickly established his practice at Hammonds Law and is now a Director. He originally practiced law in his home country of Ireland, before travelling and eventually settling in New Zealand. Before joining Hammonds Law in 2017, he worked for a major trustee company in Auckland for six years. Marcus has extensive experience with wills, trusts and estate matters and all types of property transactions.
Director
Alistair graduated from Waikato University in 1996 with a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Social Sciences. After spending some time overseas and working in various law firms as a paralegal, he returned to Northland in 2004. Alistair is now a proprietor of Hammonds Law. He engages in a wide range of property and commercial matters including conveyancing, farm sales and purchases, trust formations and restructuring, business transactions, estate planning, wills and employment matters.
Asset protection involves strategies to safeguard your wealth from potential threats, such as business failures or creditor claims. It’s essential for anyone looking to secure their personal or business assets.
You can protect various assets, including real estate (e.g., homes, farms), business interests, inherited property, or assets from a past relationship.
If you have valuable personal or business assets, or if you are concerned about potential risks such as business challenges, asset protection can provide peace of mind and safeguard your wealth.
There are several effective structures for asset protection, including family trusts, , limited liability companies, and carefully planned business structures.
A Family Trust is a legal structure that holds assets on behalf of beneficiaries, protecting them from personal liabilities such as creditors. It also helps with estate planning and wealth distribution.
Yes, possibly. Placing inherited property in a Trust can protect it from future relationship or business risks and ensure it is passed down to future generations according to your wishes.
Yes, many people use a combination of family Trusts, LLCs, and other business structures to create a comprehensive asset protection plan tailored to their needs.
Trusts and other asset protection structures can shield your farm or rural property from business-related risks, creditors, or relationship challenges, ensuring your legacy and property are secure. More about our farming and rural legal services here.
Asset protection requires careful planning and expertise. Working closely with financial and legal professionals ensures that the structures are tailored to your specific circumstances and comply with New Zealand law.
With the right structures in place, you can safeguard your wealth and assets from unexpected risks.
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