Kiwilaw* - 'yield to principle, not to pressure'
Probate, wills, estate administration, reseal grants, transmission to executors
If you become incapable of making decisions, or of communicating decisions, who will do this for you?
The cheapest answer is to appoint an ‘attorney’ beforehand, by a document known as an ‘enduring power of attorney’ (‘EPA’). [Read more…] about Reduce the family friction – put controls in your EPA (enduring power of attorney) – to protect your attorney from attack by other members of the family
In New Zealand, that is. Do NOT rely on this if you are outside New Zealand.
In general terms, if you are on a phone call to someone else, you may record that call. Except in special circumstances (e.g. if you are a member of a profession with a specific ethical code that requires disclosure, or if specific contractual provisions apply), you are not required to disclose the fact that you are recording. [Read more…] about Keep others honest and yourself humble – it’s legal to record your phone conversations, without disclosing the fact
A prison inmate has the same legal status as any other parent/guardian.
So a serving prisoner may apply for parenting orders or orders involving guardianship disputes. A prisoner may also defend applications for such orders. [Read more…] about Prisoners don’t cease to be parents
