Janice Hughes

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Janice opted out of joining the family horticultural enterprise to become a lawyer and over the last 25 years has become a respected specialist in property, business, trusts, will and estate matters with an expansive portfolio of clients who span the globe.

She founded Aspiring Law in 2011 and the variety of the work, wonderful clients, and leading a team of passionate professionals, now based across the South Island, continue to challenge and motivate her.

Based in Aspiring Law’s head office in Wanaka Janice balances work with her love of the outdoors, making and tasting good wine, and designer fashion.
 

Articles by Janice

Hard case: trust issues

Hard Case - Trust issues: What you need to know

If you think that the new Trusts Act that came into effect on 30 January 2021 has nothing to do with you, think again. What if you happened to be the beneficiary of a trust without knowing it? Or what if you were eligible to inherit a small (or large) fortune without realising it? These are some of the scenarios the new law aims to resolve.
Trusts and Life planning Managing a Trust
Trees in backyard

Hard Case - Knock on Wood: Trees and neighbours

Trees can stir up a lot of emotion in people - they can cause a whole lot of grief between neighbours so it pays to know where you stand when it comes to the law. 
Residential property
Director

Hard Case - Director Duties: Know your responsibilities

A recent decision by the Supreme Court highlights the consequences of breaching directors duties, even if the director believes they are acting in the best interests of their creditors. 
Business & Commercial Financing Business advisory
Men and dog work from home

Level heads and silver linings

It’s impossible to ignore the last few months in a column like this and so I want to take a slightly different tack than usual by sharing some of the things

Business & Commercial
Auckland city and waterfront

Relief for commercial tenants

The Government just released guidance today for eligible commercial landlords and tenants who have not yet resolved what, if any, rent or outgoings abatement

Commercial property Leasing commercial property Business & Commercial Business advisory
View up at modern building

Court Update for Alert Level 2

Now that the country has moved to Alert Level 2 for COVID-19, the New Zealand courts are not far behind.

Relationship & Family