NZ was the first country outside Scandinavia to formally appoint an independent person to investigate grievances individuals had against government departments.
Tag: Terry Carson
De Facto Relationship or Just Good Friends?
Many seniors enter into relationships late in life. The thought a legal relationship may arise often never enters their minds.
Becoming Self-Employed, What to Consider First
Many people often think about giving up full-time employment to pursue a more congenial life style. Have you considered the legal aspects?
The Final Appointment
In this article we look at what is involved in being the executor of a will and at the factors to consider when appointing your own executor.
The Legal Rights of Grandparents
Sometimes children end up living with their grandparents on an informal basis. This can creates problems when they suddenly find they cannot access a child’s medical or educational records.
Squeezing Lemons: Your Consumer Rights
There has never before been a time in history when so much statutory protection has been available to the consumer. The trick is to know your basic rights and not be afraid to advocate them.
The Pitfalls of the Homemade Will
Some years ago an elderly client died. She was a dear old soul but had an almost pathological dislike of spending money, so we will call her Mrs Scrooge. Shortly after her death her family came into the office and with a flourish produced several pages o
“Built for Justice” by Terry Carson
Do you remember when almost every small New Zealand town had its own quaint little courthouse that dispensed justice locally? 'Built for Justice,' takes the reader on a nostalgic journey to 61 of the North Island's oldest surviving courthouse buildings.
Child Abuse and the Law
It is difficult to write articles about child abuse. This article is not however about any current case.
What is a Life Worth?
Is it possible for one human to do that to another without knowing that such an act will at the very least cause serious and probably permanent brain damage, if not death?