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In this episode, host Julia speaks to Family lawyer Stephanie Ambler about the law on Relationship property.  What to do if you get into a new relationship, what is separate property vs relationship property, when and how separate property can become relationship property, pre-nup agreements, enduring power of attorney and more!

How to make sure you have a say in your property after death Hosts Julia and Morgan speak to Sue Tappenden about Wills. They discuss what an Executor does, what probate means, why you need a Will, what happens if you don’t have a Will, whether DIY Will kits are a good idea, grounds to contest a Will and more…

In this episode, hosts Josh and Julia speak to Māori Land lawyer Alana Thomas from Kaupare Law.  We discuss how to set up a Maori Land Trust; the legal definitions of Māori land; Trust Deeds – what should be in one; Trustees duties, whangai issues and much more! 

In this episode we talk with law academic Sue Tappenden about the law of Equity.  Why and when you should have a Trust and when you shouldn’t or don’t need one.  We also talk about Wills and why you might need one.

In this episode host Julia Steenson, speaks to NZ Law Society President Tiana Epati about what the public can do if they have a dispute with, or complaint about a lawyer.   We also discuss the current challenges the legal industry is facing and Tiana’s priorities in her role as President. Tiana also tells us what she hopes to achieve in her term.