Trusts and the PRA 2025

This workshop is focused on developing strategies for dealing with issues under the Property (Relationships) Act 1976 (PRA), claims against trusts, and protection of assets to withstand future challenges.

It will look at key principles and developments in the case law pertaining to trusts and the PRA, including:

• Dispositions of property made to trusts under ss 44 and 44C
• Nuptial settlements under s 182
• Equity and constructive trust claims
• Sections 21 and 21A – current trends

Learning objectives

By attending this workshop you will be able to:

• Assess the circumstances in which claims can be made and how to avoid them.
• Develop strategies for dealing with the PRA and other claims against trusts.
• Understand how trusts and relationship property interact.
• Identify the implications of recent cases.

Format

This is a hands-on group workshop. It will focus on the relevant legal principles with group discussions and include a case study to run through the issues and apply the principles to a practical scenario.

Who should attend

All practitioners who work with trust claims and relationship property will benefit from attending. Presenters will assume a general working knowledge of trusts and the PRA.

Note: Numbers are limited so register early.

Materials

Participants will receive a folder of materials.

Timing

• 9:00am – 5:00pm

Fee (incl GST)

Law Society Members benefit from up to 30% off 

Workshop

• $795 – Law Society members & associate members
• $1,135 – Non-members

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Presenters

	Sharon Chandra Bankside Chambers, Auckland Sharon brings over a decade of experience in family law, specialising in relationship property and trust litigation.
	Samantha Wilson Shortland Chambers, Auckland Sam practises in all areas of family law. She has a particular interest in complex relationship property, trust disputes and fiduciary duties.

Comments from past attendees

• “I found this workshop highly valuable and very interesting.”
• “Excellent material.”

Cancellation and refund policy

You may cancel your registration eight working days in advance of an event, and you will receive a refund less a 25% administration fee. If you cancel less than eight working days in advance of the event, no refund is payable. If you are unable to attend, you may transfer your registration to another person. If you wish to do so you must advise CLE New Zealand Law Society in writing of the change. CLE reserves the right to close registrations, and cancel or reschedule an event as necessary. Where an event is cancelled by CLE, a full refund is payable.