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Am I In A De Facto Relationship?

Unlike entering into a marriage or civil union, there is no clear legal line or date as to when a de facto relationship begins. This means that determining whether a couple is in a de facto relationship will be a matter of evidence.

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How To Protect Your Health & Property If You Become Ill or Incapacitated

If you become seriously ill or incapacitated, an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPOA) gives your chosen person, known as your attorney, the legal right to act on your behalf. This authority can cover decisions about both your property and personal care and welfare.

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A Guide To Preparing Or Updating Your Will

Having a valid Will is essential for ensuring your final wishes are honored and your estate is managed as you intend. Without a Will, your estate may face costly delays and legal complications. This guide explains why a Will is important, what happens if you die without one, and when you should update it to ensure your wishes are always respected.

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让您的投资与时俱进:我们的期房购买指南

购买期房(off the plan property)可能会成为您拥有住房或投资组合之旅中激动人心的新篇章。然而,这种方法存在一定的风险和不确定性,因此拥有一名产权转让律师至关重要。

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Lost Your Driver\'s Licence? Apply for a Limited Licence.

A limited licence is a type of licence that allows individuals who have been disqualified from driving the restricted ability to drive for the purposes of their job. It is commonly known as a work licence. At Franklin Law, our lawyers in Pukekohe or Papakura can guide you through the process of applying for a work licence.

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Future-Proof Your Investment: Our Guide to Off the Plan Purchases

Buying a property off the plan can be an exciting new chapter in your journey towards home ownership or your investment portfolio. Typically, the process involves purchasing a property that is not yet completed. It is either under construction or in the pre-construction phase, which means buyers can only visualise the property based on building plans and designs rather than the finished product.

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Navigating Legal Aid: Affordable Legal Support for Family Law

Our Family Law team members in Pukekohe and Papakura are Legal Aid approved providers and can assist you in applying for a Legal Aid grant.

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Franklin Law now in Papakura

The partners of Franklin Law are extremely proud to announce the opening of a new office to provide for the legal needs and requirements of the residents of Papakura

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Helping your kids enter the property market

For many young people, property ownership seems like a distant and possibly unattainable dream. Understandably, many parents of young couples...

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Reinstatement obligations under a commercial lease

Running a business (for the most part) requires premises to operate from. Entering into a commercial lease with a landlord, unless you are...

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Cancelling a commercial lease – a look at potential problems on both sides

We are often asked by Landlords and Tenants about the terms of their Lease and what is required when cancelling a commercial lease. It is vital...

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Medical Incapacity in Employment Law

If someone is incapable of performing his or her duties as an employee for medical reasons it can be incredibly difficult for many employers...

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How ‘fair’ is the Fair Pay Agreements Bill?

Negotiation of employment conditions is usually done through individual or collective agreements that are unique to a single workplace. Employers have the ability...

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Land Covenants – Time for a Change?

Throughout New Zealand, many local and regional authorities have revised their land zoning and land usage rules to promote residential property development...

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Vendor’s options when purchaser fails to settle

If a purchaser fails to settle on the day of settlement, what can a vendor do? Under the standard form REINZ/ADLSI sale and purchase agreement...

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