Legal matters

Leaving a retirement village

Kiwi Story

When Arthur and Raewyn were 66, they decided to sell the old family home and move into a modern unit ...

Legal info

During your retirement, you’ll need to know that your financial affairs are being handled as you want them to be and that you have someone who can act for you should you become too ill to mak

Enduring power of attorney

A power of attorney is a formal document giving someone the power to act for you if you lose the capacity to make decisions yourself.

Signing up

So you've chosen a retirement village? Now it's time to sign up. In this section, you'll find out how.

Legal matters

Buying into a retirement village is different from buying other residential property.

Enduring power of attorney

A power of attorney is a formal document giving someone the power to act for you if you lose the capacity to make decisions yourself.

Wills

A will formally spells out how your assets should be dealt with after your death. It can also include instructions for your funeral. Everyone needs a will.