At Regent Law, change isn’t something I shy away from—it’s something I embrace. Running a small, agile firm means I have the freedom to evolve quickly, adapting to what truly serves my clients (and myself) best. Recently, I made some big shifts—think of it as a “Marie Kondo-ing” of my firm. I let go of [...]
Administering an estate can be complex, but we make it easy by handling every step with care and expertise. Our Complete Estate Management Service ensures that all legal and financial matters are managed efficiently, giving you peace of mind during a difficult time. What We Do ✅ Initial Consultation & PlanningWe take the time to [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Having a “falling out” with a family member is not uncommon, but what are your obligations to your children, if the falling out is one that makes you consider removing them from your Will is justifiable? A recent client instructed us to prepare a new will which made no provision for her son, instead leaving [...]
Preparing T&Cs for a business is one of my MOST favourite things as I really get to delve into a business and get to know the ins and outs. T&Cs are your contract with your customers, telling them basically how you are going to transact with them and setting the basis for your relationship. In [...]
