Choosing a retirement village is an exciting step, but many people are surprised to discover there's more to the process than simply signing an Occupation Right Agreement. One of the most common last-minute surprises we see is being asked whether you have an up-to-date Will and Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPAs). Many retirement villages require [...]
Making the decision to move into a retirement village is often about much more than property. It's about lifestyle, security, health, family and planning for the future. Once you've found the right village, you'll usually be given an Occupation Right Agreement (ORA) to sign. Most people are surprised by just how long these agreements are—and [...]
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 – [...]
📌 Getting Started with Your Will 📝 Making a will might feel overwhelming, but we’ve made it simple and stress-free. Whether you’re creating your first will or updating an existing one, our process ensures your wishes are clear, legally sound, and easy to put in place. Not sure what to include in your will? We [...]
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 [...]
As time goes on and we go up in age, our mental capacity will eventually deteriorate. Although may take a longer time for some, it will happen to many people. It is an unfortunate, yet an unavoidable part of life. This is a big reason why it is important to be proactive, and take action [...]
If you don’t have a will when you die, your estate will be divided in the way set out in the Administration Act. As a result, your property may not go to the people or charities that you would have wanted to benefit from your estate. Any property you own jointly with another person [...]
Since 2008 the witnessing requirements for enduring powers of attorney have been very strict. Due to a potential conflict of interest the law required the donor (the person appointing the attorney) to have their signature witnessed by a lawyer who is independent of the attorney. That meant that a lawyer who acts for both the [...]
In the current economic climate any extra financial assistance can help make ends meet. If you or someone you know is part of the baby boomer bubble that we so often hear about and is about to enter a rest home, that person may be able to get financial help from the government. In this [...]
