Real Stories

Elif sold her home and contributed most of the proceeds to her son to build an extension for her to live in as she aged. Ten years later she is living in an unfamiliar aged care facility.

After selling his home and loaning his son money to pay off his mortgage, Yen expected that he would grow old in the unit his son built him in the yard.

Angelo was moved into an aged care facility after his son used the house to secure a loan for his new business.

Nina and Joe helped invest in a property with their daughter. They were able to get that investment back after proving it was not a gift.

Conrad lost his confidence after suffering a heart attack home alone. His daughter offered for him to live in her granny flat. Although after six years his living arrangements changed again.

Randa wanted to live out her life with her son and family. She contributed a large sum to her son to live with him. When she passed the son split the contribution between his siblings.

Gerald has some tough choices he must make while preparing his will. He visits a lawyer to get some clarity.

Rita and Tony agreed to guarantee their daughters home loan with a large contribution.

Elizabetta was determined to stay living in her own home until she died. Her son encouraged her to sign over the title of the home.

Mr and Mrs Day were low-income pensioners. They almost lost everything after they signed a loan contract for their son's business ventures.

George has chronic arthritis and has limited mobility. He agreed that his son Petro could live with him on the basis he would care for his father.

Elsie decided to move in with her daughter and son-in-law. After Elsie had a fall she became more reliant on them. Over time, their relationships became strained.

Linda was very close to her eight-year-old twin granddaughters. When her daughter separated from the girls’ father, she lost contact with her grandchildren.