Losing a loved one is difficult, and dealing with their estate can feel overwhelming. The good news is that not every estate requires complex legal processes like probate or letters of administration. Understanding whether you need to go through this process can save you time, money, and unnecessary stress. When Do You Need Probate or [...]
If you have more than $15,000 in a bank account, Kiwisaver, or own real estate, you need a Will. It’s that simple. Many Kiwis assume that estate planning is something to think about later in life, but in reality, having a Will in place can save your loved ones significant stress, time, and money if [...]
At Regent Law, we believe in transparency and certainty when it comes to legal fees. That’s why we offer a fixed-price service for preparing your Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) documents—so you know exactly what to expect. Our fixed fee applies when your EPAs are straightforward, meaning they meet the following conditions: What’s Covered in [...]
While there are many options to spending your retirement life, you may be thinking about entering into an apartment, villa or unit in a retirement village, whichever it may be. A retirement village is an attractive option for many people as it offers a safe and clean environment and a friendly and social community. If [...]
We wrote to existing clients of our law firm in Whangarei to tell them about the new Trusts Act, which has rules that will apply to their trusts. We have reproduced much of that information below for ease of reference. If you have not already done so, we recommend your trust documents are now reviewed [...]
So you’ve signed a contracting out agreement (“agreement”) (commonly referred to as a “prenup”). What happens if the worst occurs and your partner dies? While the contracting out agreement will still apply, it may be limited. That is, other sections of the Property (Relationships) Act 1976 (“the Act”) may override the agreement. Let’s take a [...]
You may have heard about the new lending criteria that banks are required to use, after the amendment of the Credit Contracts Consumer Finance Act (CCCFA) and the introduction of the Responsible Lending Code that came into effect on 1 December 2021. There have been numerous stories about people being turned down for home loans [...]
As you will be aware, we are all moving to a COVID-19 traffic light system this Friday, 3 December 2021. To ensure we can stay open as business and keep our team and community safe, anyone wishing to enter our office will be required to show their My Vaccine Pass. In addition to this, we [...]
You’ve decided to sell your property. It’s been listed for some time now, and you’ve finally found a buyer. All the conditions have been met and the agreement went unconditional last week. What could go wrong? It’s guaranteed to settle on time right? Wrong. With the emergence of COVID-19 and the corresponding restrictions on travel [...]
When hunting, you may find it is difficult to determine the boundary lines between public and private land, particularly as more and more rural land is becoming commercially and privately owned. You may have concerns about what will happen if you accidentally enter private land while hunting, or you may want to know whether you [...]
