Capacity and Elder Law that is accessible and empowering
Welcome
Gemma O’Donnell
LLB, BA, BSc
Barrister & Solicitor
We all want ourselves and our loved ones to be taken care of, no matter what may happen. However, navigating the complexity of your legal options can be overwhelming, confusing and a time-consuming process.
By providing easy and affordable ways to achieve your legal goals, Chronically Legal gifts you peace of mind.
From figuring out all the details and filling in paperwork, to relentlessly advocating for you and your loved ones in the Family Court, we take care of you every step of the way.
We can help with
Enduring Powers of Attorney
Arrange one or more people to look after your money and things and make decisions in your best interest about where and how you live in the event that you are unable to make decisions for yourself.
Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act (PPPR)
Apply to the Family Court to have a person or people appointed to look after your loved ones property and welfare, if they are unable to make decisions for themselves.
Residential Care Subsidy
Help you apply to the Ministry of Social Development to pay for your loved ones to live in a rest home.
Incorporated Societies and Charitable Trusts
Help you set up, manage and maintain an Incorporated Society or Charitable Trust in compliance with all the laws and regulations, so that you can focus on making your community a better place.
What drives us
Whether you live in the smallest town or Wellington CBD, you deserve the same access to specialist legal advice. We offer appointments virtually both during and outside traditional business hours. We are based in Upper Hutt and we serve clients all over the country. Limited in-person appointments are available in the Hutt Valley, Wellington and the Wairarapa.
We offer fixed fees for our most common services, because we believe that you should know what you are getting into before you sign anything. We want to get to know you and your families and provide holistic advice without you worrying about being billed by the minute.
We can also arrange bespoke instalment payment plans to suit your needs.
Working with a Lawyer does not have to be a daunting and overwhelming experience. Chronically Legal reduces the stress of engaging a lawyer and makes it easy to get all your legal ducks in a row.
