The dispute over Huka Lodge (see the Fight Over Huka Lodge) highlights an element of certain trust-based relationships that can be overlooked. This is the ability for subsequent trust-related disputes to survive time-barring due to the passage of time. Michael Kidd and Alexander van Heeren were former partners in a successful partnership that amassed significant wealth … Continue reading →
Powers of attorney are regularly granted so that one person can act on another person’s behalf. The granting of power to an attorney can facilitate transactions and represent a practical solution in many personal and business situations. However, the granting of unfettered power can be abused. The recent decison in Lines v Pikia provides a … Continue reading →