kerri, Author at Harkness Henry Lawyers

What is the role of an attorney appointed under an enduring power of attorney?

22 June 2017

When a person appoints an attorney under an enduring power of attorney (“EPA”), the person appointing the attorney must be advised by a lawyer or registered legal executive on the terms and implications of the power of attorney document.There is no requirement for the attorney to receive such advice before he or she signs the power of attorney document.However, it is important that an attorney knows and understands what he or she is taking on when agreeing to be appointed an attorney under an EPA.

Making your will

17 June 2017

A will is one of the most important documents you’ll sign during your lifetime. It’s important that you have one. It’s important also that you have the mental capacity to make one.

Legal Capacity

17 June 2017

When you make or revoke a legal document, for example a will or enduring power of attorney, you have to be mentally capable at the time of signing, otherwise the document will not be valid.

Reverse Mortgages – A finance option for seniors

28 March 2017

Sometimes elderly people who are living happily in their own homes find themselves in a situation where they need a cash injection from an outside source to be able to finance things such as maintenance on the home, replace a motor vehicle, or pay for elective surgery, for example, because they do not have cash available in savings, and they cannot get a loan advance from a regular bank, because they do not have income flow to service the loan repayments.

Misconduct outside the workplace

19 December 2016

The silly season is upon us! With this comes work Christmas parties, social gatherings with clients/customers and of course, an increase in alcohol consumption. While most employees will conduct themselves responsibly, there are a select few that will fail miserably. The question many employers face is: what happens when an employee acts up outside of the workplace?

Beware the dangers of E-mail

19 July 2016

Increased access to electronic means of communication has improved the ability of business providers and their clients to exchange information quickly and efficiently around the globe. Unfortunately, however, this increased universal access has also increased the ability of cybercriminals to intercept important information in ways that were never before possible.

Understanding the terms used when administering an estate

7 June 2016

We explain below some common terms and concepts that you may come across when dealing with the legal aftermath of a loved one’s death.

Holidays from hell

28 April 2016

Recently, news broke of problems understanding and implementing the Holidays Act 2003. This article is intended to provide employers and payroll practitioners with useful information on ensuring their payroll system is up to scratch.