Lee Harris

Background

Lee Harris has spent her career supporting clients with complex trust, estate planning and asset protection issues. She’s an extremely knowledgeable trust and estate practitioner, with experience stretching back to 1986.

As a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and a French speaker, Lee has a particular interest in cross-border property and estate planning. She works closely with  Notaires to coordinate signature and authentication of foreign documents , including sale and purchase/compromis agreements and powers of attorney/procurations. Lee also works with foreign investors, law firms, tax advisors and French-speaking clients, helping them navigate the complexities of differing legal jurisdictions and conflicting laws. Her expertise is sought after by legal organisations like the Law Society and STEP, and she has hosted various webinars on cross-border issues and provides online resources in French.

At Martelli McKegg, Lee works with individuals, businesses, trustees and beneficiaries, advising on everything from estate planning to establishing trusts and resolving tax issues. Lee also drafts and advises on relationship property agreements (both contracting out agreements and separation agreements) in conjunction with Tara Grant, our relationship property partner. She takes a proactive, pragmatic approach to all her work, looking for the most effective path to a resolution.

Webinar - 14 November 2024 - Investment or acquisition of New Zealand businesses

Join Lee and others for a discussion on legal and tax implications when investing in New Zealand businesses. Click here for more information. The webinar will be held entirely in French.

Expertise

• Trust and estate administration
• Commercial and residential conveyancing
• Relationship property
• Foreign investments and cross-border estate planning

Recognition

• Recognised by STEP as a ‘TEP’, thanks to her specialist knowledge and skill.

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