Elder law covers issues that commonly arise as we age, such as:
We can advise you in relation to your proposed ‘granny flat’ agreement, draft the agreement and provide you with independent legal advice.
If you are considering entering a retirement village, we can go through your contract to ensure it complies with Retirements Villages Act 1999 (NSW) and provide you with independent legal advice in relation to as to your rights and responsibilities under the contract.
The time may have come for a loved one to move into residential aged care. We can go over the contract to ensure compliance with the Aged Care Act 1997 (Cth) and provide you with independent legal advice.
You may already have a will, but it is also important to consider appointing an Attorney under an Enduring Power of Attorney to handle your financial affairs when you no longer have the capacity to do so.
In terms of your health and medical needs you should also consider appointing an Enduring Guardian under an Appointment of Enduring Guardian.
You may be caring for a loved one who has lost the capacity to handle their own financial affairs. We can help you make an application to the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal for Financial Management and/or Guardianship orders.
We can also assist you with other NCAT applications such as reviewing Powers of Attorney or Enduring Guardianship.