EPOA Medical vs Property
Understanding the difference between a Medical (Personal Care and Welfare) Enduring Power of Attorney and a Property Enduring Power of Attorney is essential for future planning. Both documents protect your interests if you lose the ability to make decisions, but they cover very different aspects of life. A Medical EPOA allows someone you trust to make healthcare and personal care choices on your behalf, while a Property EPOA gives authority over your finances and assets. Having both in place ensures your wellbeing and financial affairs are managed according to your wishes. At Sutcliffe Matson Law, we help individuals and families across Auckland create clear, tailored EPOAs that provide peace of mind at every stage of life.
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LIM Reports
Thinking of buying a home? Learn what a LIM report is, why it’s essential to your property purchase, and the risks of relying on a LIM provided by someone else. Discover the difference between a LIM and a Property File — and how our legal team at Sutcliffe Matson Law can help protect your investment.
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Refinancing Your Mortgage
Is It Time to Refinance Your Mortgage?
With interest rates dropping, now could be the perfect opportunity to reduce your mortgage payments and secure better terms. Refinancing, or remortgaging, allows you to settle your current mortgage and take out a new one with potentially more favourable conditions. Whether you’re looking to lower costs, consolidate debt, or access a lump sum for home improvements, our expert team at Sutcliffe Matson Law is here to help.
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Selling a Deceased Estate
It is our recommendation that you seek legal advice BEFORE attempting to list a deceased estate property for sale.
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Purchasing a Business : Due Diligence
Due Diligence is your opportunity to delve deep into the financial, legal and operational workings to ensure that there are no surprises once the ink has dried.
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Maximum Percentage Stock Value Adjustment
Maximum Percentage Stock Value Adjustment explained, and how it applies when you buy or sell a business.
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Rates Apportionment on your Settlement Statement
Does your settlement statement include a rates bill? Here’s why…
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Legal Business Audit
Are you a small to medium enterprise, a new business owner or looking to grow your operations?
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Contracting Out Agreements
Is your relationship nearing the three year mark?
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Healthy Home Legislation
Healthy homes standards compliance timeframes are in effect for private landlords, Kāinga Ora and Community Housing Providers, who have not yet been required to comply under the healthy homes standards:
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Commercial Property: Early Termination
As a Commercial Landlord, it can be risky to allow the early termination of a Lease without having a new Tenant lined up to occupy the premises.
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Have you sorted your Will?
Have you ever thought about how you want your assets dealt with when you pass away?
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Enduring Powers of Attorney
Have you considered who you would like to appoint to manage your affairs in the event you are unable to?
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Joint Property Ownership
Going in with a mate to purchase a property? You’ll want to read this blog!
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7 Truths about Wills
Thought you knew everything about a Will? We debunk some common misconceptions we come across in this quick read blog.
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The Bright Line Test
What you need to know about your investment property and the Bright-Line Property Rule.
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Changes To The Trust Act
This blog looks at the key changes to the Trust Act and how these may impact you, if you have or are thinking about establishing a trust.
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Selling Your Home Faster
This blog gives vendors inside tips to making your home presentable, when the For Sale sign goes up.
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What you need to know about Wills
Your Will is possibly the single most important piece of paper you ever sign for you and your family.
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Time to create a Living Will?
A Living Will is a document that allows you to express your wishes on medical care when you are in an incapacitated state and are unable to communicate these decisions.
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