http://www.galliemiles.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.galliemiles.co.nz en-us Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:52:49 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.galliemiles.co.nz/blog/post/166348/farm-succession-made-easy-with-gallie-miles/ Purchasing a piece of dairy farming land that has been in the family since 1898, Jarrod and Kim Godfrey enlisted the help of the Gallie Miles team. Alex & Martha Cameron were the first generation of the family to own the farm in Roto O Rangi. “Sadly, their sons Colin and John were killed in WW1 so, the farm passed to their daughter Mary Cameron. With her husband William Godfrey, they turned it into a dairy farm that has supplied Cambridge Co-operative Dairies and legacy companies (ie Fonte... Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:54:43 +1200 http://www.galliemiles.co.nz/blog/#post166348 http://www.galliemiles.co.nz/blog/post/165929/gallie-miles-opens-new-cambridge-legal-office/ Gallie Miles is excited to announce we have opened a new office in Cambridge, further expanding our Waikato presence. With offices already in Te Awamutu and Hamilton, Director Bryce Bluett says opening in Cambridge was a logical next step for the firm. “We already have a range of clients in the Cambridge area, and some team members who live here, so it was a logical next step for us to expand and open a new office here,” says Bryce. “Not only is it convenient for our clients to meet us he... Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:33:19 +1200 http://www.galliemiles.co.nz/blog/#post165929 http://www.galliemiles.co.nz/blog/post/164232/getting-to-know-tab/ Senior Legal Executive Tabatha Brill is always on the move—and we mean always. When she’s not at work, she’s clocking up steps chasing after her three kids or perfecting her latest sporting obsession: Pickleball. In this blog, we get to know Tab a little better—and what keeps her buzzing.Tabatha Brill (or just “Tab” to the rest of us) has racked up more than 12 years in law, with the last two spent at Gallie Miles.A Senior Registered Legal Executive, Tab is your go-to for estate admi... Wed, 06 May 2026 11:41:14 +1200 http://www.galliemiles.co.nz/blog/#post164232 http://www.galliemiles.co.nz/blog/post/165418/what-happens-when-you-die-without-a-will/ What happens if you die without a Will and leave behind your partner? It all depends on whether you have children and parents. Use this flow chart to see what happens when you die without a Will.... Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.galliemiles.co.nz/blog/#post165418 http://www.galliemiles.co.nz/blog/post/163988/the-only-way-is-up-with-rachel/ With her approachable, friendly demeanour, Gallie Miles Senior Solicitor Rachel Cooper offers a calming, reassuring presence when people are going through sometimes difficult relationship property and commercial dispute matters. In this blog, we learn a bit more about Rachel and the not so usual path she took that saw her practising law.Originally from the Hawkes Bay, Rachel now lives in the Waikato with her husband and two children. She has worked as a drug investigator for New Zealand Customs ... Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:53:22 +1200 http://www.galliemiles.co.nz/blog/#post163988 http://www.galliemiles.co.nz/blog/post/163982/gallie-miles-partners-with-justfund-to-offer-more-flexible-solutions-for-family-law-legal-fees/ Gallie Miles is excited to announce that we have partnered with JustFund, a smarter, flexible way to fund your Family Law Matter.  We understand that when you're navigating a separation or relationship property matter, the financial strain can sometimes stand in the way of getting the legal support you need.That's why we've partnered with JustFund - New Zealand's only dedicated provider of flexible funding solutions for family law legal fees. Through this partnership, eligible cli... Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:51:53 +1200 http://www.galliemiles.co.nz/blog/#post163982 http://www.galliemiles.co.nz/blog/post/162142/home-buyers-guide--things-to-think-about/ Thinking of buying a house or property? What are the things you need to think about when buying a house? When does your lawyer get involved when you’re buying a house? Whether you’re a first-home buyer or a seasoned property purchaser, this guide takes you through the key stages of buying a house and the key things you need to think about at each step. ... Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:28:46 +1300 http://www.galliemiles.co.nz/blog/#post162142 http://www.galliemiles.co.nz/blog/post/162104/the-kindest-and-most-practical-thing-you-can-do-for-your-family/ No one enjoys talking about Wills, but having one in place is one of the kindest and most practical things you can do for your family. A Will sets out clearly who receives your home, your savings, personal belongings, and any investments (including your KiwiSaver). It allows you to appoint someone you trust to carry out your wishes and, if needed, to provide for grandchildren, charities, or specific gifts that matter to you. Most importantly, it removes uncertainty at a time when your loved... Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.galliemiles.co.nz/blog/#post162104 http://www.galliemiles.co.nz/blog/post/159790/in-the-news--whitcoulls-will-template-left-126-000-estate-in-legal-limbo/ A recent story in The Press highlights the importance of having a proper Will. Kiwi's are great at DIY, but a Will is not something you should DIY. We can help. The story: Joan Frances Bourne did not trust professionals.At 87, when she decided to write her will at her granddaughter Monique’s baby shower in November 2017, she was determined to do it her own way - without going to a lawyer’s office.A recently released High Court judgment reveals her daughter Karen had purchased a tem... Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:03:00 +1300 http://www.galliemiles.co.nz/blog/#post159790 http://www.galliemiles.co.nz/blog/post/156274/property-purchases-and-insurance--are-you-covered/ When purchasing your property, it probably doesn’t come to mind whether there could be a problem with getting insurance, or that the premiums may be out of your budget. While it’s not a legal requirement in New Zealand to have insurance for a home when you are purchasing, it is a non-negotiable requirement of your bank if you are borrowing money to purchase it. With many insurers looking into the impacts of environmental changes in New Zealand, the effect on insurance is becoming clear. Pre... Tue, 18 Nov 2025 12:06:16 +1300 http://www.galliemiles.co.nz/blog/#post156274