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The Role of Your Lawyer in a Property Transaction

THE ROLE OF YOUR LAWYER IN A PROPERTY TRANSACTION New Zealander’s have a love affair with property and during our lifetimes most of us will own property either for our own occupation or as an investment or both. It is a widely held misconception that conveyancing (the legal aspects of transferring ownership) of property is…

7 Things You Need To Know About Making A Will

Brent Selwyn shares a brand a new video on “7 Things You Need To Know About Making A Will”. If you are thinking about getting a Will then watch this video first. If you’d like help with setting up a Will then please contact Brent Selwyn on 03 377 4421. Thanks for watching – Brent.

Does your home include a toxicity clause?

Are you buying a home? It appears the number of houses contaminated by the preparation or use of drugs is such that at Kannangara Thomson, we feel the need to further protect our clients by including a toxicity clause in the purchase agreement. This clause gives our clients another level of protection and security when…

Do you know the two types of enduring powers of attorney?

There are two types of enduring power of attorney: Enduring power of attorney for personal care and welfare: This type of Enduring Power of Attorney covers your health, accommodation and associated care decisions, and comes into effect only if a medical professional or the Family Court decides you have become ‘mentally incapable’. You may have only one…