Family Trusts in New Zealand is for anyone wanting to know: what are family trusts? -- how do they work? -- what are the advantages (and disadvantages) for me in setting up a trust? -- how do I go about setting one up? A family trust offers you the benefits, use and control of your assets and doesn't penalise you for owning them. This definitive guide brings together everything you need to know about family trusts. Clear and straight-forward, and aimed at the layperson, it will include up-to-date advice, with real-life examples and answers to commonly asked questions throughout. This book is intended to be accessible for the general public, to inform them about if their circumstances mean they should set up a trust, and how they work and should be run.