Craig Knowles
Partner
Email: craig@helmores.nz
Ph: 03 311 8008
Craig has covered many different areas in his legal practice to date from litigation and criminal law through to property.
His practice is now solely non-litigation based, but his experience in the various fields allows him to bring a holistic approach to the advice he offers.
Craig enjoys the technical legal aspects of the work he completes for clients, but always seeks to find a pragmatic solution that will allow his clients to achieve the best outcome possible.
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Relationship Property
Complex Estate Administration
Estate disputes
Property
Asset Planning
Elder law
Employment
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Craig has acted for:
Couples who need assistance with planning and managing their assets under the Property (Relationships) Act, including documenting and advising on Contracting Out Agreements
Clients with the division of their relationship property following a separation including all property aspects including refinancing
Clients following the death of a relative, to secure probate (including the validation of wills in the High Court), and related administration
Clients in resealing of probate in New Zealand and the United Kingdom
Clients in the resolution of estate claims and disputes under Family Protection Act, Testamentary Promises Act and Property (Relationships) Act and equity
Trust Disputes, including those which are in active litigation
Clients in the sale and purchase of residential, lifestyle and commercial properties
Estate planning for clients with business and / or complex asset holdings as well as complex wills and enduring powers of attorney
Clients in securing orders appointing Property Managers and Welfare Guardians through the Family Court
Clients in advising on occupation rights agreements
Providing advice to clients on employment issues to assess how to resolve issues that have arisen in the work place or in the recruitment process
Represented clients in District Court, High Court, Employment Relations Authority and Tenancy Tribunal in criminal and civil disputes
Clients in the sale and purchase of small and medium sized businesses
Trust compliance and administration
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Trustee of Ethical Education Trust (which is connected with Trade Aid New Zealand)
Past Chair of Christchurch City Choir
Past Treasurer of Family Support Agency