Elder Law

There are many unique issues that arise as we age, such as estate planning (Wills, Trusts and Enduring Powers of Attorney), downsizing your home or moving to a retirement village or residential care facility.

Succession Planning

Our specialist team will take the time to get to know your individual situation and needs and also your family situation, so that we can best guide you through your options and deliver straightforward advice as to how to structure your property and protect your assets, should you become unwell or pass away. Our services include:

• Wills

• Living Wills – end of life decisions

• Enduring Powers of Attorney for both Personal Care & Welfare and Property;

• Family Trusts

• Relationship Property Agreements.

Downsizing Your Home

If you wish to sell your family home and purchase another home which is more suitable to your needs we can provide you with expert advice. Often apartments, townhouses or units involve more complicated ownership structures than that of a freehold home, and we can explain these differences to you and how they would affect you on a day-to-day basis.

Purchasing a Villa or Apartment in a Retirement Village

If you are considering such a move we can talk you through what your rights and obligations would be and also clearly explain the costs involved including the deferred management fee which accrues over time.

Moving into Residential Care

If you have been assessed as needing long-term care in a hospital or rest home can provide you or your family with information about the residential care subsidy, the threshold limits and whether you would qualify.

• If you are unable to attend our offices, we can arrange to visit you at your place of residence

• For further information, please contact our office