Who has not been surprised by the legalities of something which seemed, on first encounter, to be relatively straight-forward? It could have something to do with renting a house or apartment; your rights in dealing with a dispute in a retirement village; making sure a Will is valid or not open to interpretation or making sure that your end-of-life-wishes are readily available should you become incapable of communicating them if required.
This Guide will help you to untangle the intricacies of many issues which have already, or may confront you, as you continue your life’s journey.
Areas covered in the Guide are:
Housing and Accommodation
Loans from an Institution
Family Violence
Guardianship and Administration Act 1990
Public Trustee
Public Advocate
Wills
Organ Donation
Advance Care Planning
Voluntary Assisted Dying
Legal Resources
The Guide has been formatted to enable you to read it in its entirety or to find a section or issue which is important to you. Likewise, the online version is also easy to navigate to find a specific issue or topic. We hope that the Guide helps you to navigate some of the legal complexities of life as you grow older.