Aged Care

According to the World Health Organisation, around 1 in 6 people over the age of 60 have experienced some form of abuse in community settings during the past year. Unfortunately, the rates of abuse increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, and may continue to increase with an aging population.

There are several types of Powers of Attorney available, which operate via several different documents. Each document is designed to deal with different situations and events.To help plan for your future as effectively as possible, we outline the situations where the different types of Powers of Attorney are commonly utilised.

Buying a house is often the most significant investment an individual will make. The decision to invest or buy into a Retirement Village should be taken with equal care and consideration as such a step can impact future lifestyle options and financial security.

Powers of Attorney convey a great deal of responsibility on those appointed as an Attorney. As your circumstances change, you may decide that there is someone more suitable or that your current attorney (or alternative attorney) is no longer a suitable person to make decisions on your behalf. In this situation, you may need to revoke your current Power of Attorney to ensure the right people are authorised to make decisions for you, when you can no longer do so. We provide a list of some of the most effective ways to revoke a Power of Attorney.

Have you recently been asked to sign a contract and are wondering whether legal advice is necessary? If you are considering signing a contract, it is important to ensure that you understand exactly what you are agreeing to. Before you sign on the dotted line, you should take the time to carefully read through the contract as well as having the contract reviewed by a professional.