Following is a selection of helpful links to trusted websites and resources that may assist you with legal processes, government applications, and general information relevant to the services I offer. While these links are not a substitute for legal advice, they can help you better understand your options.
If you have any questions about how this information applies to your situation, feel free to get in touch.
General Legal Resources:
- New Zealand Law Society – www.lawsociety.org.nz
Information about legal services and finding a lawyer. - Community Law Centres – www.communitylaw.org.nz
Free legal help resources and guides for everyday legal issues.
Property Law:
- Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) – www.linz.govt.nz
Property title searches, land records, and ownership info. - Settled.govt.nz – www.settled.govt.nz
Official government site for home buyers and sellers. Great for first home buyers.
First Home Buyer Support:
- KiwiSaver First Home Withdrawal – www.ird.govt.nz/kiwisaver
Information and forms for withdrawing KiwiSaver for a first home. - Financial Help for First Home Buyers - www.govt.nz/browse/housing-and-property
- Keep Calm and Get Settled Into Your First Home - www.settled.govt.nz/first-home-buyers
Enduring Powers of Attorney:
- Office for Seniors – Enduring Powers of Attorney – www.superseniors.msd.govt.nz/
Government guide on setting up EPAs. - Create an Enduring Power of Attorney - www.govt.nz/browse/family-and-whanau
Family Law:
- Ministry of Justice – Relationship Property – www.justice.govt.nz/family/relationship-property
Info on dividing relationship property when a relationship ends.
Companies & Business:
- Companies Office – www.companiesoffice.govt.nz
For company incorporation, shareholder information, and more. - Inland Revenue (IRD) – www.ird.govt.nz
Useful for business structure considerations and trust taxation.