What is Financial Elder Abuse?
The financial elder abuse often occurs within families and may go unreported and unaddressed, yet a range of legal remedies should be considered. The growing incidence of age-related medical conditions…
In life and in death – Blended Families and Estate Planning
In life and in death, blended families need to agree on the eventual financial outcome and ensure that actions under an Enduring Power of Attorney align with the Will Smith v…
Elder Law
Exactly what is elder law? Don’t worry, you’re certainly not alone if you’re not sure what ‘elder law’ means and how it relates to your situation. Are you over 55…
Facing Financial Reality when Dementia is Diagnosed
A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s, the most common cause of dementia, can wreak havoc on even the best financial planning for retirement. Alzheimer’s is incurable, and about 5.4 million people in the…
Common Stories of Financial Elder Abuse
Financial elder abuse is no longer a hidden problem. The 2017 ALRC report ‘Elder Abuse – A National Legal Response’ has elevated the prevalence of elder abuse as a national…
What is a private financial manager?
You may have heard in the news recently the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) decided that NSW Trustee & Guardian could not require private financial managers to purchase a…
Enduring Power of Attorney
An Enduring Power Of Attorney is a document that enables you to appoint a person or entity to make decisions on your behalf if you lose capacity or for other…
ALRC Inquiry into Elder Abuse
Financial abuse can have a devastating effect on an elderly person, impacting their living arrangements, their ability to pay bills and possibly even their health. Worryingly, the statistics show perpetrators…
Why is estate planning important in family law?
Every family law situation is unique, so it’s important to ensure your estate planning arrangements have considered your current marital or relationship status and your future wishes. Consider this scenario……
Enduring Power of Attorney: How Do I Choose The Best Person For The Job?
An Enduring Power Of Attorney is a document that enables you to appoint a person or entity to make decisions on your behalf if you lose capacity or for other…