If employers take only one thing out of the sacking of one of Australia’s best rugby players it should be this – in certain circumstances, an employer does have an interest, and the right to be interested, in an employee’s behaviour outside of the workplace.
Ashley-Jayne Lodge
Enduring powers of attorney are very important. We recommend these to all our clients, regardless of their age or circumstance. It is now a requirement that anyone signing an enduring power of attorney (the Donor) receives legal advice before they sign. However, the person being appointed as the attorney doesn ...
In our article 'Do you know about the changes affecting enduring powers of attorney?', we advised that changes to the law governing enduring powers of attorney were imminent. Those changes in fact came into force on 16 March 2017.
New Zealand is a great place to live and recent world events are making many overseas residents consider moving to “Godzone”. However, if you are not a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, you may require consent under the Overseas Investment Act (OIA) to purchase land.
From 16 March 2017 all new enduring powers of attorney (EPAs) must be on a new prescribed form. The intention of the new form is to make EPAs easier to make and understand.
After his wife’s death Mr Jones appointed his daughter Mary as his attorney for both property and personal care and welfare. Mary was still living in Christchurch whereas his other daughter, Lucy, now lived permanently in London.
He thought this was a good practical choice, but was it really ...
Having an Enduring Power of Attorney ("EPA") in place is as important as having a current will.