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Kannangara Thomson is a highly qualified,
culturally diverse team of legal professionals

Based in Ōtautahi Christchurch, KT Law represents our entire Canterbury community. We specialise in providing practical legal advice and support for every aspect of your life’s journey, from buying your first home, making a business move to planning a secure retirement.

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Working as one team with different life experiences and expertise, we offer a full wrap-around legal service that encompasses both the personal and professional. We speak your language. Between us, we speak a number of different languages, and make the language of law accessible.

Latest articles

The key to living well as we age.

Having strong connections and being social is a key part of improving mental health and well-being in older adults. Keeping in touch can reduce anxiety and stress and increase resilience.  Having strong social connections can help when dealing with life events such as the loss of a loved one or health problems. Staying fit and…

WINZ Rest Home Subsidy

This is a complex and specialist area covering the circumstances in which individuals can qualify for assistance from the government to pay for the not inconsiderable rest home fees that can be involved where a person is living in a rest home or indeed receiving constant hospital care in the hospital wing of a rest…

Don’t leave it too late to make your Will.

Planning for the future isn’t just something to think about later in life—at KT Law, we believe that having a Will is crucial for every adult, no matter their age or current financial situation. As your KiwiSaver balance grows and your assets increase, it’s important to have a plan that ensures your wishes are protected…

Opportunity Lost: What happens if you die without a Will in New Zealand?

Dying without a Will in New Zealand can cause your family quite a headache! Without a will your Estate is divided arbitrarily in accordance with the Administration Act 1969 (“the Act”). You lose the ability to control who should inherit your assets – which are collectively referred to as your Estate. Families often look different…

Why Enduring Powers of Attorney aren’t just for the elderly

When we think about Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPOAs), many assume they’re only necessary later in life. However, at KT Law, we emphasise that EPOAs are crucial for everyone, regardless of age. Life is full of unexpected events that can lead to a sudden loss of mental capacity, making it essential to have an EPOA…

Why it is important to update your will if you have recently separated from your partner – ensuring your kids are provided for in the future.

Separating from your partner will not change the contents of your will unless there is a separation order under the Family Proceedings Act, or an order dissolving your marriage from the Court. On the dissolution of your marriage, your will remains in force, but will be interpreted as if your former spouse had predeceased you….

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