Elder law

Considering a retirement village?

19 Dec 2022

Considering a retirement village?

Legal documentation for retirement villages is often extensive and complicated — you will almost certainly need a solicitor to explain the documents effectively.

How to lawfully hold and dispose of Wills and Safe Custody Documents

16 Mar 2022

How to lawfully hold and dispose of Wills and Safe Custody Documents

The Legal Profession Act & Ethics Committee clarifies how safe custody documents should be held and disposed of.

Enduring Power of Attorney

2 Aug 2021

Enduring Power of Attorney

An Enduring Power of Attorney is the only way you can choose and control who can make decisions on your behalf if you can’t.

Making a will

2 Aug 2021

Making a will

Every person over the age of 18 should make a will. Your will sets out how you want your assets distributed when you die.

Elder abuse

4 May 2021

Elder abuse

Information about elder abuse, and how to find help and advice for a person at risk.

Do you need information about elder abuse?

21 Apr 2021

Do you need information about elder abuse?

You may have heard local lawyer Katie Binstock, the Chair of our Elder Law & Succession Law Committee, chatting with Georgia Stynes on ABC Radio recently about elder abuse. We've compiled some useful resources on this topic.

Do you need help with a will?

29 Mar 2021

Do you need help with a will?

You may have heard local lawyer Katie Binstock, the Chair of our Elder Law & Succession Law Committee, chatting with Georgia Stynes on ABC Radio recently about why it’s important to have a legal will. We've compiled some useful resources on this topic.

Best Practice Guide for Legal Practitioners in relation to Elder Financial Abuse

23 Sep 2020

Best Practice Guide for Legal Practitioners in relation to Elder Financial Abuse

Guidance for legal practitioners to identify and address potential issues regarding elder financial abuse.

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