Libby McDonnell (Butler)
Qualifications
- LLB Victoria University of Wellington 2018
- BCom Victoria University of Wellington 2018
- Admitted to the Bar in New Zealand 2018
Libby is a senior solicitor in Holland Beckett Law’s Estates Team.
Libby specialises in estate planning, estate administration and elder law. She helps clients to plan for their future and protect their assets, primarily through Wills, enduring powers of attorney and family trusts. Libby has a special interest in elder law and has advised on many occupation right agreements throughout the Bay of Plenty region.
Libby also administers estates when people pass away. She can assist with a variety of estates, including where someone has passed without a Will.
As well as estates and elder law, Libby can assist with buying and selling residential property and financing arrangements.
Articles:
![The Golden Rule and its application in Gorringe v Pointon [2023] NZCA 42](/media/1720/xthe-golden-rule.jpg,qanchor=center,amode=crop,awidth=800,aheight=500,arnd=133361261010000000.pagespeed.ic.l9mxWbdIro.jpg)
The Golden Rule and its application in Gorringe v Pointon [2023] NZCA 42
The rule known as the “golden rule” is a measure of what might be considered best practice for lawyers in the preparation and execution of a Will.
Last minute Wills
Someone facing imminent death or decline may want to urgently prepare a new Will or update their current Will. These Wills are often referred to as deathbed Wills, last minute Wills or bedside Wills.
The difference between Enduring Powers of Attorney and PPPR Act orders
It is important to have Enduring Powers of Attorney in place so that if an unexpected medical event happens the right people can look after you.