Personal Law

Personal law encompasses a broad range of legal matters, each of which can cause stress and worry. We encourage you to involve us in your personal law matters at your earliest convenience. This allows us to work with you to alleviate your concerns. We adopt the philosophy that a problem shared is a problem halved.

Our Services

We can help you with the following personal law matters:

  • Wills 
  • Enduring powers of attorney 
  • Asset protection advice and family trusts
  • Relationship property advice – both during a relationship and after separation
  • Employment issues and personal grievances
  • Consumer law issues
  • Contract disputes
  • Neighbour and tenancy disputes
  • Dissolution of marriage
  • Immigration assistance, including temporary and permanent visas
  • Advice on licences to occupy in retirement villages
  • Assistance with completing Residential Care Subsidy and Residential Care Loan applications
  • Applications for the appointment of a property manager or administrator and/or welfare guardian
  • Estate administration, including applications for probate or letters of administration
  • Estate claims in contesting wills, the conduct of executors or testamentary promises
Learn more on our podcast
Personal Law

Simon Says

Life Interest/Occupation Right & Mutual Wills

In this episode, Simon talks about Life Interest/Occupation Right & Mutual Wills.

Personal Law

Simon Says

Advanced Directive/Living Will

In this episode, Simon talks about Living Wills and Advance Directives.

Personal Law

Simon Says

Revoking or Changing a Will

In this episode, Simon talks about changing or revoking a Will.

Personal Law

Simon Says

What happens if I die without a valid Will?

In this episode, Simon talks about what happens if you die without a valid Will.

Personal Law

Simon Says

What is a Will?

Welcome to our Seventh Simon Says podcast episode! In this episode, Simon covers the basics of Wills.

Meet the
Personal Law
Team
We were returning expats, and as such this transaction required additional supporting evidence to meet the requirements of New Zealand's anti-money laundering legislation. Caen not only professionally assisted us to navigate our way through the legal requirements, but did so in a manner that was approachable, friendly and very patient. Based on our experience, we have no hesitation in recommending Caen Chapman-Taylor's professional services.
Penny