As we are now living longer, the issues we face are continuing to evolve and include such things as estate planning, ensuring you have a current will and enduring power of attorney, buying into a retirement village, or moving into a rest home or residential care.
Occupation Rights and Retirement Village Agreements
Buying into a retirement village is different from buying other residential property so it is important to seek legal advice before you sign anything. There can be variations with ownership and legal titles between different villages, but most offer a licence to occupy or occupation right agreement. Our lawyers will walk you through the agreement explaining what it will mean for you and your particular circumstances.
Rest Home and Residential Care Subsidies and Loans
When you can no longer manage in your own home, you can move into a rest home or hospital. Your doctor, other health professionals, and your family can help you decide where to move and when. While you are responsible for paying for your own care, you can apply for government help if you can’t afford all or some of the cost of your care. There are subsidies and loans available, and our lawyers can help you with this process to ensure you receive any assistance you are entitled to.
Our services include the following:
- Wills & Estate Planning (link to wills)
- Family Trusts (link to family trusts)
- Enduring Power of Attorney (link to enduring power of attorney)
- General Power of Attorney (link to general power of attorney)
- Occupation Rights & Retirement Village Agreements
- Protection of Personal & Property Rights (PPPR) Applications
- Rest home and residential care subsidies and loans
Useful information from The Law Society