Our services

Overview of services at The Firm

Property Transactions: Whether it is residential, lifestyle, commercial, horticulture, or a subdivision, our property team are with you all the way. 

Business Transactions: We love nothing more than seeing our clients succeed. We can be your sounding board and calming influence during what can be an overwhelming process.

Changing Banks (Refinancing): If you have a home loan and have decided to jump the fence to another bank then, chances are, you will need to refinance your property. This means you may need to discharge the mortgage of your former bank and register a mortgage in favour of your new bank. We can help.

Corporate and Commercial: At The Firm, we have been advising businesses on corporate and commercial matters for over a decade. We have experience acting for a range of clients that span across multiple industries.

Family Trusts: A Family Trust is a legal entity that can be settled to protect property and manage assets, among other things. We would love to have a chat with you about whether settling a Family Trust may have some benefit for your family.

Employment: Nick Earl, has acted for employers and employees for a number of years. His legal experience includes preparing employment contracts, restructure and redundancy advice, disciplinary advice and acting in personal grievances. 

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Wills: Having a Will gives you the best chance of ensuring your assets will be distributed pursuant to your wishes. It also ensures that your family has one less thing to worry about. Despite this, it is one of those things that many people put off completing. We get it! We have come up with a simple form to get you started. All you have to do is jot down as much as you can, click submit, and one of our experts will take it from there. You can find our online Will from here.

Powers of Attorney: It’s important that you have your affairs in order so, if you aren’t able to make decisions for yourself, your family can avoid the stress and cost of Court proceedings. We can help with the following documents: Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPAs) , General Powers of Attorney and Healthcare Directives (also known as a Living Will). Like our online Wills form, we have created an online Enduring Powers of Attorney form to get you started. You can find our online Enduring Powers of Attorney form here.

Family Law: Whatever your circumstances, we are here to help you achieve the best possible outcome, while making sure that you feel supported throughout the process. 

Retirement: Finally ready to put your feet up? We can help you plan the next well-deserved chapter in your life.

Estates: The administration of an estate can be a stressful and upsetting time and can be the last thing anyone wants to be dealing with when they are grieving. We are here to compassionately guide you through the administration process in an easy to understand way.

Family Lawyers, Wills and POAs, Retirement and Estates at The Firm Lawyers in Tauranga, NZ