Evan Christensen :: Mackenzie Elvin

Evan Christensen

NZILE

Phone: (07) 578 5033
Fax: (07) 578 9514
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Areas of Expertise: Family trusts (establishment, administration and compliance), estate administration, Wills and succession planning, Enduring Powers of Attorney

Evan has been a legal executive for over twenty years, working for law firms in Levin, Wellington and Tauranga, as well as a corporate trustee company.

Specifically employed by Mackenzie Elvin to manage and administer trusts and estates, Evan ensures the clients understand the processes and that they receive the highest level of service and support.

Evan spends most of his spare time with his family enjoying the children’s sport and schooling activities. He's an avid Hurricanes supporter, a keen fisherman and gardener and a part-time golfer.

"I take a practical approach to my work. I enjoy the interaction with clients, and making sure I get the job done properly to achieve the best result for the client."

Latest Topical Issues

Changes to Gift Duty affect anyone dealing with a trust

If you currently do business with or provide credit to a trust, the abolition of gift duty may mean that the security provided by the trustees may not be as accessible as before.

Residential Care Subsidy Considerations

Although gift duty has been repealed, there has been no change to the Social Security (Long Term Residential Care) Regulations 2005 which sets out the means testing of income and assets for the purposes of the Residential Care Subsidy.

The new regime for Unit Titles

The Unit Titles Act 2010 came into force in June 2010, replacing its predecessor the Unit Titles Act 1972.

Thinking about selling your Property by Auction or by Tender?

The new Immigration Act 2009 came into effect on 29 November 2010.

For those of you who employ foreign nationals, there are two major implications