Trust law to be overhauled
Law Commission recommends changes
Category Archives: Elder Law
Reading of the Will
Busting some of the myths regarding Wills
Comfort for parents with intellectually disabled children
Did you know about the Personal Advocacy Trust?
Great news for the hearing impaired
new telephone service generates readable captions of the other person’s verbal responses
Healthcare Directives
you can let other people know your choices for future healthcare procedures or medical treatment.
Right to Decide About Funeral and Burial
Still some uncertainties around this controversial topic
Trusts and Avoidance of Rest Home Fees
It is now much more difficult to use discretionary family trusts to avoid liability for rest home fees.
Retirement villages: be familiar with the setup
The Retirement Villages Act 2003 is the law with which retirement villages and residents must comply.
Signing on Behalf of Trustees
What to do when trustees need to sign documents in a hurry
Better deal for retirement village residents
Changes to the Retirement Villages Code of Practice