Elder Law

Elder Law Attorney

Elder law has grown into a significant area of law within Australia. I, Michelle — director of Hawkesbury Legal, can a provide professional service for all things conveyancing in NSW.

What is Elder Law?

Due to Australia’s growing life expectancy, older individuals now represent an increasing portion of the Australian population.

As you age, the number and extent of financial decisions that need to be made increases. For this reason, it is essential to ensure you have a reliable and professional elder law specialist on your side who fully understands your needs.

Elder law assists specifically older Australian individuals at their most vulnerable in protecting their rights and helping them make financial and other important decisions about their future. Elder Law is vital in ensuring that older Australians remain informed and are able to make active decisions about their health, and personal and financial affairs.

Elder Abuse

As an elder law attorney with years of experience as an estate planning lawyer, I obtain a wealth of knowledge and expertise in fighting for and protecting the rights of older individuals who have faced or are currently facing elder abuse.

Elder abuse is one of the prominent reasons for which elders or their loved ones seek out legal counsel. This is because the older an individual gets, the more vulnerable they become both physically and mentally. This frequently leaves openings for other people to take advantage of their situation. Often these individuals are loved ones with whom they have previously developed a relationship of trust.

Elder abuse can manifest as:

Physical abuse
Financial abuse
Sexual abuse
Verbal assault
Emotional manipulation/abuse
Preventing access to basic services
Intimidation, humiliation or harassment
Coercing an individual to change their will
Withholding access to adequate medical and/or health care.

Our Legal Support Services

With my elder law support services, I provide legal counsel to older individuals who require specialised assistance. Situations in which I assist elders include (but are not limited to) the following: