Personal and family · New Zealand
General Power of Attorney for New Zealand
Appoints someone you trust to act for you on financial and legal matters, for example while you are abroad. Drafted for New Zealand: governing law, local legal terms, and notes on how to sign it there.
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What the document covers
- Donor (principal) details
- Attorney (agent) details
- Powers granted
- Limits on the powers
- When it starts and ends
- Whether it survives incapacity
- Attorney's duties
- Revocation
- Signature, witnessing and notarisation
Common questions
How much does a General Power of Attorney for New Zealand cost?
$2 for one document, or $9 a month for 10 documents of any type. You answer a few questions, pay, and download an editable Word file or PDF drafted for New Zealand.
Is this General Power of Attorney drafted for New Zealand law?
Yes. It names New Zealand law as the governing law, uses local legal terms, and adds drafting notes wherever a local rule needs checking. It is a template, not legal advice: have a lawyer in New Zealand review it before relying on it.
Is this the same as a Lasting Power of Attorney in England?
No. A Lasting Power of Attorney must be made on the government's prescribed form and registered. This document is for general powers where no statutory form is required.