Guardianship and Administration
These are terms that encompass the legal process and the rights and
obligations associated with adults who may have lost their capacity to
make decisions.
With our increasing longevity and associated dependency, the reality of
the prospect of our capacity diminishing increases. This is another
potential life event that we need to plan for and confront.
There are many mistakes you can make in this area of life that can
be avoided with good and experienced advice. It is a complex legal web
where it is important to try to understand the implications of what
happens if you lose your capacity and the role your family may play in
this situation.
This extends to such things as:
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Making your Enduring Power of Attorney
- Helping you complete your Advance Health Directive
- Helping you understand the guardianship and administration system for adults
- Assisting you to apply to the Guardianship and Administration Tribunal for appointment as an administrator or guardian
- Challenging a finding that you have lost capacity to make your own decisions
- Challenging or negotiating with statutory authorities such as the Adult Guardian or the Public Trustee
- Seeking redress for Elder Abuse
- Mediating family disputes or disputes between attorneys
- Facilitating obtaining financial advice or to comply with Tribunal orders
Elder Life ServicesThese services are especially targeted to the needs of older people in retirement.
They address the complex life transitions we have to confront in retirement as well as the associated legal matters.
These issues include:
- Social Security and Pension Entitlements
- Your rights as a Grandparent
- Family disputes
- Moving in with the family – Family Agreements
- Superannuation
- Life Planning and transition
- Gifts to your children
- Retirement Villages
- Nursing Homes and Hostels
- Dealing with the public service
- Problems with other professionals
- Health Insurance
- Discrimination
- Selling your property
- Information
- Health care
- Abuse and misuse
- Reverse mortgages
- Family trusts and companies
- Enduring Powers of Attorney
We recognise that in this world of specialisation that the decisions you have to make may often involve the expertise of other professionals and the input of your family.
We have established relationships and alliances with other allied professionals and can provide you with holistic solutions to the variety of challenges confronting you and your family.
We specially recognise the difficulties that older women can face when they lose their spouse and have to suddenly adjust to the demands of widowhood and the welter of decisions you may be called upon to make.
Contact Us today to talk about your Guardianship and Elder Life Services needs.
