Deed Of Family Variation Template for New Zealand

1. Tax Acknowledgments: Include when the variation has potential tax implications that parties need to acknowledge

2. Relationship Property Acknowledgments: Include when the variation affects property that could be subject to the Property (Relationships) Act

3. Further Assurance: Include when parties may need to take additional actions to give effect to the variation

4. Costs: Include when there's a need to specify how costs of the variation are to be borne

5. Dispute Resolution: Include when specific dispute resolution processes are desired

6. Severability: Include when there's risk that some provisions might be found invalid

7. Confidentiality: Include when privacy of family arrangements is particularly important

1. Schedule 1 - Original Document: Copy or extract of the original document or arrangement being varied

2. Schedule 2 - Assets Schedule: Detailed description of any assets affected by the variation

3. Schedule 3 - Certificate of Independent Legal Advice: Certificates from lawyers confirming independent advice given to parties

4. Appendix A - Family Tree: Visual representation of family relationships when complex family structures are involved

5. Appendix B - Consent Forms: Any required consent forms from affected parties not directly executing the deed