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.
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
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Shearing the love
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Property briefs
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GST and land transactions
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Vacant possession
If you are buying a property and intending to live in it, one of the first things that you should ensure is that the property is being sold with vacant possession. We explore what this means.
Business briefs
We take a look at the latest commercial law headlines that could impact your business.
Major changes ahead for New Zealand’s financial landscape
On 31 March 2025, the government introduced into Parliament a reform package making major changes to New Zealand’s financial services landscape. Included in the reform package is the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Amendment Bill.