11 Feb What is a law firm AND what do we do? shared with you by the lawyers at Quay Law
Has anyone ever asked the question – What is a law firm? Well, a definition of a law firm is a business entity formed by one or more lawyers to engage in the practice of law. The primary service rendered by a law firm is to advise clients (individuals or corporations) about their legal rights and responsibilities, and to represent clients in civil or criminal cases, business transactions, and other matters in which legal advice and other assistance are sought.
So let us take a look at some of the legal services that the lawyers at Auckland law firm Quay Law provides to their clients.
Buying or Selling of Residential Property | Conveyancing
Our conveyancers will assist you with the property sale and purchase agreement, examine and report on the title, deal with all enquiries from the other party’s lawyers, ensure that all relevant searches are made, deal with your mortgage lender and complete the settlement of your transaction. We also assist first home buyers through the property purchase process. See a published article.
Property | Land Subdivisions
Our lawyers will liaise with your Surveyor, Council, and prepare all required documents for the land transfer office.
Mortgage Refinance
Our legal team and lawyers will correspond with your broker, or bank , prepare all documents and arrange for a smooth transition with your old and new bank/lender.
Buying or Selling a Business
Our lawyers ensuring the relevant conditions in your agreement for the sale or purchase of your business are in place, check any lease, liaise with your broker/bank for finance, liaise with your accountant, and assist with all legal requirements up to settlement.
Commercial Property | Conveyancing
Our lawyers check all leases, LIM report, Builders report, GST issues, liaise with your bank to ensure a smooth property settlement.
Leases | leasing
Our Auckland lawyers prepare and arrange execution of the latest New Zealand Law Society form of lease.
Wills
Quay Law assist clients with the drafting and executing wills to your personal requirements.
Trusts | Family Trusts
After meeting with you and discussing your family’s requirements. Our lawyers assist you with the formation of your trust, drafting your deed of trust, gifting requirements and any other additional yet related documentation.
Probate
Making application for probate, administering the estate, and ensuring bequests, gifts and residue are dealt with efficiently.
Enduring Powers of Attorneys | Drafting or Independent Legal Advice
With changes in the legislation, you may require new enduring powers of attorney for care and welfare, and separate powers of attorney for property. Our law firm can assist you in this regard.
Relationship property
Our lawyers assist clients with the arranging a smooth settlement between parties that are separating in order to divide the relationship property
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