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Our Services

For over a century, Jacobs Florentine has provided trusted legal advice to the Manawatu community. Our experienced team offers a full range of services to individuals, families, farmers, and businesses across the region.

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Whether you're buying or selling property, setting up a trust, planning your estate, navigating an employment issue, or growing a business, we bring clear, practical advice to every matter. Our services include trust law, property transactions (residential, commercial, and rural), wills and enduring powers of attorney, business and company law, employment law, estates, relationship property, elder law, and refinancing.

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We take the time to understand your situation and guide you through it with the care and attention that's made us a fixture of this community since 1908.

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Trust Law

We help you set up and manage trusts to protect your assets and provide for your family's future. From establishing a new trust to reviewing and updating an existing one, we make sure it's structured correctly and continues to serve its purpose as your circumstances change.

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Housing/Property Transactions (Conveyancing)

Buying or selling a home is one of the biggest transactions you'll make. We handle the legal side of residential property deals from start to finish, reviewing contracts, managing settlements, and making sure your interests are protected every step of the way.

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Rural & Agribusiness Transactions

With deep roots in the Manawatu, we understand the unique legal needs of farmers and rural businesses. We assist with farm sales and purchases, leases, succession planning, and the day-to-day legal matters that come with running a rural operation.

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Wills & Enduring Powers of Attorney

Planning for the future gives you and your family peace of mind. We'll help you draft a will that reflects your wishes and set up enduring powers of attorney so the right people can make decisions on your behalf if you're ever unable to.

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Business & Company Law

From starting a company to managing contracts, shareholder agreements, and ongoing compliance, we provide practical legal support to help your business run smoothly and grow with confidence.

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Employment Law

We advise both employers and employees on employment agreements, helping you navigate New Zealand's employment law with clear, straightforward guidance.

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Estates

Dealing with a loved one's estate can be overwhelming. We guide executors and families through probate, estate administration, and the distribution of assets with care and efficiency during a difficult time.

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Commercial Property Transactions

Whether you're leasing, buying, or selling commercial premises, we manage the legal details of your transaction so you can focus on your business, from due diligence through to settlement.

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Commercial Law

We support businesses of all sizes with the legal matters behind everyday operations, including contracts, agreements, and general commercial advice tailored to your industry and goals.

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Relationship Property

Separation and relationship changes bring important legal questions about property and assets. We provide sensitive, clear advice on relationship property agreements and settlements to help you reach a fair outcome.

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Elder Law

We help older clients and their families with the legal issues that come with aging, including enduring powers of attorney, trusts, care arrangements, and estate planning, delivered with patience and respect.

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Refinancing

If you're refinancing your mortgage or restructuring debt, we handle the legal requirements of the process, working with your bank and other parties to make the transition as smooth as possible.

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