Post by Kiwi Frontline on Apr 16, 2021 5:58:18 GMT 12
LAW COMMISSION PROPOSES CHANGES TO 'OUT OF DATE' SUCCESSION LEGISLATION
The Law Commission is proposing changes to laws about who inherits a person's property when they die.
The commission also noted the potential different perspectives among Māori and proposed succession of taonga could be governed by tikanga Māori and not general law.
"Succession is an important kaupapa for Māori and engaging Māori voices in our consultation is a priority for the commission," McQueen said. "We ask about the relationship between tikanga and state law in any reform."…..
www.nzherald.co.nz/business/law-commission-proposes-changes-to-out-of-date-succession-legislation/Y5BOCKAWEEZBCO3Z3MVMZEEGXQ/
The Law Commission is proposing changes to laws about who inherits a person's property when they die.
The commission also noted the potential different perspectives among Māori and proposed succession of taonga could be governed by tikanga Māori and not general law.
"Succession is an important kaupapa for Māori and engaging Māori voices in our consultation is a priority for the commission," McQueen said. "We ask about the relationship between tikanga and state law in any reform."…..
www.nzherald.co.nz/business/law-commission-proposes-changes-to-out-of-date-succession-legislation/Y5BOCKAWEEZBCO3Z3MVMZEEGXQ/