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By Kimberley Brown February 2, 2026
If a person is so longer able to make decisions for themselves, you may need to invoke an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPOA). We have prepared a list of common questions and answers to help you understand the role of an enduring power of attorney for personal care and how and when to use it.
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By Alex Dunne August 28, 2025
Smith and Partners specialise in cross-border estate legal services for Commonwealth and non-Commonwealth countries.
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By Carolyn Ranson April 28, 2025
Explore the complexities of estate litigation, trusts, and succession law in New Zealand with insights from the landmark 2024 Supreme Court 'Alphabet' decision.
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By Alex Dunne February 10, 2023
NZ Estates Administrator outlines Estate Taxes in New Zealand – your responsibilities as executor and how to ensure there is money left to pay any tax bill.
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By Carolyn Ranson October 16, 2013
Learn about the legal process under New Zealand's Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act 1988 (PPPR Act) when a person loses mental capacity without Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPOAs).