# Armstrong Murray

> Lawyers | North Shore, Auckland

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## Pages

- [Relationship property law](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/areas-of-expertise/relationship-property-law/)
- [Trusts and asset protection](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/areas-of-expertise/trusts-asset-protection/)
- [Property law](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/areas-of-expertise/property-law/)
- [Wills and estate planning](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/areas-of-expertise/will-estate-planning/)
- [Litigation](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/areas-of-expertise/litigation/)
- [Notary public](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/areas-of-expertise/notary-public/)
- [Our people](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/about/our-people/)
- [Commercial law](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/areas-of-expertise/commercial-law/)
- [Privacy policy](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/privacy-policy/)
- [Information for clients](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/information-for-clients/)
- [Terms of engagement](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/terms-of-engagement/)
- [Contact](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/contact/)
- [Insights](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/insights/)
- [Areas of expertise](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/areas-of-expertise/)
- [About us](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/about/)
- [Home](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/)

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## Posts

- [The property purchase process - your guide](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/property-purchase-guide/)
- [Armstrong Murray holiday closure 2025](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/armstrong-murray-holiday-closure-2025/)
- [Would your assets be protected if your relationship ends?](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/asset-protection-relationship-property-division/)
- [Your guide to estate planning](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/your-guide-to-estate-planning/)
- [Understanding Cross Lease Titles before you buy, build or sell](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/cross-lease-titles-risks/)
- [Navigating AML/CFT Regulations](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/armstrong-murray-aml-cft-compliance/)
- [Season’s Greetings from the Armstrong Murray Team!](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/christmas-closure-2024/)
- [Why trust administration matters more than ever](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/why-trust-administration-matters-more-than-ever/)
- [Debbie's promotion to Associate](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/debbies-promotion-to-principal/)
- [A'lanah's promotion to Director](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/alanah-promotion-to-director/)
- [Christmas closure](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/christmas-closure-2023/)
- [Does your trust have delegation documents sorted?](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/delegation-documents-for-trust/)
- [What is an easement?](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/property-with-easement-nz/)
- [Temporary office closure](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/office-closure-2023/)
- [Hannah's promotion to Principal](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/hannahs-promotion-to-principal/)
- [What is a land covenant?](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/land-covenants-nz/)
- [Meet the team: A'lanah](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/meet-the-team-alanah/)
- [The most important legal documents for parents](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/key-legal-documents-for-parents/)
- [Congratulations to Jess](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/congratulations-to-jess-daly/)
- [10 things you might not know about the First Home Grant](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/first-home-grant-nz/)
- [Meet the team: Hannah](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/meet-the-team-hannah/)
- [Do you need OIO consent?](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/oio-consent/)
- [Flood damage: info for landlords and tenants](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/flood-damage-rental-properties/)
- [Flood damage in the midst of a property sale](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/flood-damage-during-property-sale/)
- [Introducing Nick](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/nick-robertson-introduction/)
- [Family trusts: advantages and disadvantages](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-a-family-trust/)
- [The dangers of writing your own will](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/writing-your-own-will-nz/)
- [Paria's registration](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/paria-registration/)
- [Why buying off the plans can be risky](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/buying-off-the-plan-risks/)
- [Do you need a shareholders’ agreement?](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/do-you-need-a-shareholders-agreement/)
- [How is the bright-line test triggered?](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/bright-line-test-nz/)
- [Farewell to Karen](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/karen-stubbs-retirement/)
- [Is power of attorney valid after your death?](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/power-of-attorney-after-death-nz/)
- [What does the subdivision process look like?](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/subdivision-process-nz/)
- [How to choose a guardian for your child](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/how-to-choose-a-guardian-for-your-child/)
- [Buying a unit title](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/unit-titles-act/)
- [Meet the team: Andrew](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/meet-the-team-andrew/)
- [How to get your home ready to sell](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/selling-a-house-nz/)
- [Hannah’s promotion to Associate](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/hannah-blewden-promotion-2021/)
- [Meet the team: Nicole](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/meet-the-team-nicole/)
- [Struggling with workplace bullying?](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/workplace-bullying-nz/)
- [Tenancy law changes: what do they mean for you?](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/tenant-rights-nz/)
- [Ending a tenancy under the new Residential Tenancies Act](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/ending-a-fixed-term-or-periodic-tenancy/)
- [Notary public – FAQ](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/auckland-notary-public-faq/)
- [7 questions to ask before buying at auction](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/buying-a-house-at-auction/)
- [Meet the team: Jackie](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/meet-the-team-jackie/)
- [Buying a section: important considerations](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/buying-a-section-important-considerations/)
- [Kiwisaver withdrawal timeframe](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/kiwisaver-withdrawal-timeframe/)
- [Meet the team: John](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/meet-the-team-john/)
- [Dissolving a trust: pros and cons](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/dissolving-a-trust/)
- [Meet the team: Chris](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/meet-the-team-chris/)
- [The Residential Tenancies Act has changed](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/residential-tenancies-act-nz/)
- [Record of title vs certificate of title](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/record-of-title-vs-certificate-of-title/)
- [Health & safety at home](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/health-safety-at-home/)
- [Buying off the plans](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/buying-off-the-plans-nz/)
- [Who keeps the dog after a break-up?](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/who-keeps-the-dog-after-a-break-up/)
- [Cross-lease alterations](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/cross-lease-alterations/)
- [Layby purchases](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/layby-purchases/)
- [Protection for property buyers](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/protection-for-property-buyers/)
- [A special Christmas delivery](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/a-special-christmas-delivery/)
- [Mental capacity for EPOA](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/mental-capacity-for-epoa/)
- [What should your will cover?](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/what-should-your-will-cover/)
- [1961 office construction](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/1961-office-construction/)
- [Meet the team: Debbie](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/meet-the-team-debbie/)
- [Residential care subsidy](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/residential-care-subsidy/)
- [Protecting inheritance](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/protecting-inheritance/)
- [What is an occupation right agreement?](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/occupation-right-agreement/)
- [Hannah Blewden’s promotion](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/hannah-blewden-promotion/)
- [What is a LIM?](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/what-is-a-lim/)
- [Property purchase checklist](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/property-purchase-checklist/)
- [Meet the team: Desiree](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/meet-the-team-desiree/)
- [How to ensure you comply with the Trusts Act 2019](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/trusts-act-2019/)
- [COVID-19 for NZ employers](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/covid-19-for-nz-employers/)
- [Cancellation of commercial leases during COVID-19](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/cancellation-of-commercial-leases-covid-19/)
- [Neil Murray's retirement](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/neil-murray-retirement/)
- [How will COVID-19 affect your commercial lease?](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/covid-19-commercial-leases/)
- [Introducing Debbie](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/introducing-debbie/)
- [The right way to sign a sale and purchase agreement](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/sale-and-purchase-agreement-nz/)
- [Inheritance of debt](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/inheritance-of-debt/)
- [How to make sure you get paid by your clients](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/debt-collection-nz/)
- [5 signs you should make a will](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/make-a-will-nz/)
- [How to protect your family from elder abuse](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/elder-abuse/)
- [Employee vs contractor - which one are you?](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/employee-vs-contractor-nz/)
- [How to avoid breaching the Fencing Act](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/how-to-avoid-breaching-the-fencing-act/)
- [What every young couple should know about relationship property](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/relationship-property-act-nz/)
- [Restraint of trade clauses](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/restraint-of-trade-nz/)
- [Do you know your health and safety obligations?](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/health-and-safety-at-work-act-2015/)
- [What is the PPPR Act?](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/pppr-act-and-elder-law/)
- [6 questions to ask before signing a commercial lease](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/commercial-lease-nz/)
- [How to protect against relationship property claims](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/relationship-property/)
- [Protecting your assets when helping kids buy property](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/family-loans-and-borrowing/)
- [How to protect your brand by registering your trade marks](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/trade-marks/)
- [Quick guide: personal grievances](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/personal-grievances/)
- [Can you dispute an 'unfair' will?](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/family-protection-act/)
- [7 things you should know about employment contracts](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/employment-contracts-nz/)
- [How to avoid a tenancy dispute](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/tenancy-agreements/)
- [Privacy law changes - is your business affected?](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/privacy-law-changes-gdpr/)
- [Why do we need more information from you?](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/aml-law-2/)
- [How to make a KiwiSaver withdrawal](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/kiwisaver-withdrawal-for-first-home/)
- [Are you worried about the employment law changes?](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/employment-law-changes-nz/)
- [How to buy your first home: a step-by-step guide](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/buying-a-house/)

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## Our People

- [Sarah Stewart](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/people/sarah-stewart/)
- [Te Maia Pihema](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/people/temaia-pihema/)
- [Sean Hughes](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/people/sean-hughes/)
- [Lucy Wright](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/people/lucy-wright/)
- [Emma Morris](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/people/emma-morris/)
- [Niluka Haturusinghe](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/people/niluka-haturusinghe/)
- [Sylvie James](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/people/sylvie-james/)
- [Nick Robertson](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/people/nick-robertson/)
- [Paria Kim](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/people/paria-kim/)
- [A’lanah Harrison](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/people/alanah-harrison/)
- [Chris Davis](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/people/chris-davis/)
- [Andrew Reeder](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/people/andrew-reeder-ba-llb/)
- [Jackie Cross](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/people/jackie-cross/)
- [Hannah Blewden](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/people/hannah-blewden/)
- [Debbie Nelson](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/people/debbie-nelson/)
- [Desiree Mason](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/people/desiree-mason/)
- [John Armstrong](https://armstrongmurray.co.nz/people/john-armstrong/)

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