Elderlaw Articles

Supported Decision-Making in Elder Law—Autonomy and Safeguards Uncategorized

Supported Decision-Making in Elder Law—Autonomy and Safeguards

By Rodney Lewis In the evolving field of elder law, the emphasis on individual autonomy…

admin12 March 2025

Understanding Granny Flat Arrangements: Legal and Financial Considerations Uncategorized

Understanding Granny Flat Arrangements: Legal and Financial Considerations

By Rodney Lewis Granny flats are an increasingly popular living arrangement, allowing older Australians to…

admin12 March 2025

Understanding the Aged Care Act 2024: Rights, Contracts, and Legal Protections Uncategorized

Understanding the Aged Care Act 2024: Rights, Contracts, and Legal Protections

By Rodney Lewis The Aged Care Act 2024 introduces a modern regulatory framework aimed at…

admin12 March 2025

What is the Connection between Elder law and Elder Abuse? Uncategorized

What is the Connection between Elder law and Elder Abuse?

An elder may be defined as a person whose experience of life provides them with…

Lina Hoang2 June 2023

Marriage Law In the Context of Individuals with Dementia Uncategorized

Marriage Law In the Context of Individuals with Dementia

Scenario What can you do legally if your elderly father with dementia marries a woman…

Lina Hoang14 April 2023

Some important legal obligations of Aged Care Providers Litigation

Some important legal obligations of Aged Care Providers

Disputes are inevitable. To be litigation ready, it is essential that aged care providers understand…

Lina Hoang6 March 2023

Aged Care and Equal Rights under The Law Uncategorized

Aged Care and Equal Rights under The Law

By Rodney Lewis 14 February 2023 Since the final recommendations of the Royal commission into…

Lina Hoang17 February 2023

Statutory Wills and Testamentary Capacity Will

Statutory Wills and Testamentary Capacity

Testamentary capacity is necessary and significant when making, updating, or revoking a will. It refers…

Lina Hoang6 February 2023

Capacity Issues and Cognitive Decline: Why You Should Have an up-to-date Estate Plan Estate PlanningWill

Capacity Issues and Cognitive Decline: Why You Should Have an up-to-date Estate Plan

An Estate Plan allows an arrangement of your affairs in the way that is desired…

Lina Hoang3 February 2023

Elder Abuse and Neglect Elder Abuse

Elder Abuse and Neglect

Elder Neglect – What is it? Elder abuse is fundamentally a violation of an older…

Lina Hoang29 November 2022