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Important points relating to wills and enduring powers of attorney

Friday, 23 December, 2011
Author: Annette Edwards

There are some important facts of which everyone should be aware in respect of wills and enduring powers of attorney. For example, getting married or entering into a civil union will invalidate a will unless the will was made in contemplation of the marriage or civil union. Separation does not have the same effect. It is therefore important to take advice when significant events occur to ensure that the law will uphold your intentions.

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Summer: sky above, earth below

Monday, 7 November, 2011

Harkness Henry are pleased to announce their sponsorship of a $3,000 sculpture award for the Summer exhibition at the Waitakaruru Arboretum that begins in on 20 November and runs through to 4 March 2011. The exhibition is curated by Andrew Clifford, and the award will be judged by Paul Hartigan (artist), Leafa Wilson (curator at the Waikato Museum) and Lynden Earl, Partner at Harkness Henry. For further information see: www.sculpturepark.co.nz.

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