If your family member is losing capacity and has an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) in place, you will be reassured that their attorney is working in your loved one’s best interests. Very occasionally, however, this isn’t the case. In this article, we look at how an EPA works and what can be done if you believe the attorney is not doing their job properly.
Property Briefs
Proposed reform to the Overseas Investment Act; Granny flat legislation just passed; No further restrictions on sunset clauses in agreements; Changes to the assessment of earthquake-prone buildings. Find out more in our latest Property Briefs.
Vendor supplied reports/disclosures
The general rule of thumb when you buy a property is that the more information you can find out about the property, the better. We take a closer look.
Rent reviews in commercial leases
Two of the most important considerations for parties to a commercial lease are, ‘What is the annual rent?’ and ‘How and when can the rental amount be reviewed?’ We look at the three main methods of rent review.
Business briefs
Our latest Business Brief takes a look at Commerce Commission action against Noel Leeming; the Online Casino Gambling Bill; and what’s happening with the Biometrics Processing Privacy Code 2025.
Rights of shareholders to company information
If you are a shareholder but not a director of a company, what information should you be entitled to receive? We take a look at how the Companies Act 1993 covers this issue.
Calling in sick
While you can’t always control when sickness hits, as both employees and employers, there are things we can do to minimise the impact of illness in the workplace.
Trustees signing unlimited bank guarantees?
Trustees should not sign an unlimited guarantee without first considering their duties to all the beneficiaries. We take a closer look at the risks and implications.
Enduring Power of Attorney
If your family member is losing capacity and has an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) in place, you will be reassured that their attorney is working in your loved one’s best interests. Very occasionally, however, this isn’t the case. In this article, we look at how an EPA works and what can be done if you believe the attorney is not doing their job properly.
The office of executor: does it ever end?
Being an executor is a big responsibility, and it is not always over when you think it has been completed. If you are considering who to name as executor in your will, you should be aware that the role is very important and can last longer than expected.
Over the fence
We take a look at current issues impacting Rural Law in Hawke’s Bay, including Wet Weather Health and Safety policies, changes to the Recognised Seasonal Worker scheme, and the Foot and Mouth disease agreement.