Practical guidance to help you start estate administration with confidence Being named as an executor can feel overwhelming. You may be asking: What do I do first? Where do I start? What if I get it wrong? Whether the estate is simple or complex, our Executor Strategy Session gives you clarity and a clear plan [...]
With New Zealand’s ageing population, more families are finding themselves in a position where a loved one has lost mental capacity and they need to step in and help. One of the most common questions we hear at Regent Law is: “How do I activate an Enduring Power of Attorney?” The good news is – [...]
When someone names you as the executor of their Will, it’s usually meant as a compliment. It means they trust you to handle things after they’re gone. But what does being an executor actually involve—and what are you agreeing to take on? Whether you're preparing your own Will or you've been asked to act as [...]
Running a modern law firm like Regent Law means doing things a little differently. We’re not traditional, and we’re definitely not stuffy — and that extends to how and where I work. Instead of a fixed office, I base myself out of a local co-working space. While I’m not there full-time (in fact, I mostly [...]
If you've recently lost a loved one, you've probably heard the word probate thrown around. At Regent Law, we’re often asked: “What even is probate?” and “Why does it take six months?” Let’s clear things up. What Is Probate? Probate is the legal process where the High Court confirms that a person’s Will is valid [...]
AI is taking the world by storm—from chatbots and drafting tools to courtroom analytics and research assistants. In the legal world, there’s a lot of curiosity (and maybe a little nervous energy) around what this means for the future of lawyers, especially junior lawyers and law graduates. At Regent Law, we’ve been quietly testing some [...]
Going through a separation can feel overwhelming, but understanding the steps involved—and what your lawyer needs from you—can make the process much more manageable. At Regent Law, we guide you through the legal side of separation with a focus on reassurance, clarity, and simplicity. Whether your split is amicable or a little more complicated, our [...]
If you're in a relationship and thinking about how to protect your assets, a Contracting Out Agreement (sometimes called a “prenup”) might be the right step for you. These agreements are made under section 21 of the Property (Relationships) Act 1976 and allow couples to agree on how their property will be divided if they [...]
At Regent Law, we’re required by law to verify your identity before we can help with certain types of legal work. This comes from New Zealand’s Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) legislation. It applies when we’re involved in transactions where money or property changes hands—like buying or selling a home, refinancing, gifting [...]
At Regent Law, we understand that keeping your legal fees under control is important. While we offer some fixed-fee services, many of our services are charged based on the time we spend working on them. We want to make sure that the process is as clear and manageable as possible for you. Here are a [...]
