Satellite CAB Service – The Loft ( Eastgate Mall )
Offer free confidential advice, information and referral by trained volunteers. Service available at the above address Tuesday 11.00am – 2.00pm
Living Will / Advance Directive
A consumer makes a choice about a possible future health care procedure that is intended to be effective only when he or she is not “competent” For more information please download the New Zealand Medical Association Member Advisory Service, Information Sheet: https://www.nzma.org.nz/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/17008/AdvanceDirectives.pdf
Lawyer Bede Rolton – Wills
People who are referred by us or who find Bede through this directory may have a standard will prepared for $100.00. Please state that Age Concern referred you.
Canterbury-Westland Branch New Zealand Law Society
Hold a directory of solicitors. Should a caller have any concerns with regard to their Lawyer please ring or fax the Society at the above numbers. The Society regulates all lawyers, but membership of the Society is voluntary. Among the Society’s regulatory activities are: issuing practising certificatesmaintaining a register of lawyersmaking practice ruleslaw reform activities, … Continued
Heartland Home Equity Loan ( loans / mortgage )
A Heartland Home Equity loan will allow you to borrow against the equity in your home without having to sell it. It releases cash for well needed home alterations, family events, surgery, travel, a new car or whatever is going to improve your quality of life in later years. If you have any questions about … Continued
Ebborn Law
One of the leading firms providing legal aid in Canterbury. Legal Aid is the government funded/subsidised service to assist people on low incomes to access quality legal services. They have experience with older people who have suffered abuse from partners or family members and those who require assistance with Child Youth and Family or parenting/grandparenting … Continued
Community Law Canterbury
DETAILS OF SERVICE PROVIDED Community Law Canterbury provides free legal information, advice and education to those on low incomes and others who have difficulty accessing legal help, including disabled people. It has a general drop-in service on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5.30-7pm, a specialist employment law drop-in service on Wednesday evenings which offer … Continued
Harmans Lawyers
- Specialises in legal issues for older people in the areas of Wills Wills Trusts Enduring Powers of Attorney Rest Home Subsidies Occupation Right Agreements Funeral Trusts Estate Planning Asset Protection and many other issues At Harmans we specialise in legal issues relating to seniors. Our friendly down-to-earth team offer practical advice in plain english, … Continued
Public Trust
For information regarding Wills, Pre-paid funeral trusts, Enduring Power of Attorney etc. ring the above freephone number or search their website. Open 8.30am -5.00pm. Answer phone available after hours.
Parry Field Lawyers
Parry Field provides legal advice and support to older people. Lois Flanagan, Partner, has experience working with Age Concern and understands the special needs of older people. Lois can help with all legal matters relating to residential care. * Wills *Allowing someone else to help make decisions for you if needed (Enduring Power of Attorney) … Continued
