Each year more Australians live longer . And as we age our legal needs change.

Retiring gracefully, without bringing burden to our families, is a universal ambition. Yet the sad fact is many of us don't manage to achieve this.

At S+P Lawyers we provide a full spectrum of legal services required by senior Australians. Our specialist Elder Law Team, headed by the Firm's Director Stuart Garrett, has considerable experience in this area of law.

Plan
With a little planning for the consequences of  age, illness and our death, you can avoid costly mistakes that your heirs have to live with.

Q. Do you have a good estate plan that provides you with peace of mind, and your family with security?

Q. If you became ill have you an enduring guardian, or an advance directive for health care.

Q. If you became incapacitated have you appointed a  power of attorney  for them to conduct your affairs?

Q. Have you considered how you can protect beneficiaries from creditors or other issues and other threats?

Q. If you own a family business, have you planned properly for your succession?

To check you have all the bases covered, speak with a member of our Elder Law team by phoning 1300 277 000. We provide home or hospital visits if needed.

Our Elder Law services include:

· keeping your affairs up to date; A thorough review of relevant issues;

· Wills  (estate planning using most current methods);

· Testamentary Trusts;

· appointing an Enduring Power of Attorney;

· appointing an Enduring Guardian;

· making an Advance Directive Health Care plan;

· family agreements;

· Powers of Attorney (general, limited and enduring);

· planning for the future of your business (a solid succession plan);

· real estate issues – (i.e. selling the family home for retirement accommodation);

· residential aged care – (including entry into aged care facilities, long-term care and assisted living); and the financial and other considerations;

· dealing with nursing home administration; 

· disputes, abuse and neglect (protecting the most vulnerable);

· divorce (property splits and dividing retirement funds);

· grandparents rights;

· age discrimination;

· estate administration on the death.