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Protecting Seniors

Elder Law: Dignity, Clarity & Protection

With proactive legal advice, seniors and their families can protect assets, honour personal wishes, and navigate the aged care system with confidence. Our team serves Kilsyth, Rosebud and surrounding communities.

Alpass McGuinness Legal elder law specialist
50+
Years of legal excellence serving our local community.

Elder law is intrinsically linked to ensuring dignity, clarity of values, support, and protection as we age. With proactive advice, you can protect your assets and ensure your wishes are honoured as you grow older. From estate planning and trusts to healthcare directives and powers of attorney, making informed decisions today can minimise tomorrow's obstacles. Our team at Alpass McGuinness Legal brings compassionate, practical guidance to seniors and families across Kilsyth, Rosebud and the surrounding region.

Estate Planning

A comprehensive estate plan ensures your assets are distributed according to your wishes, plans for contingencies such as incapacity, and minimises the risk of uncertainty or disputes for your family.

Wills (Simple & Complex)
Enduring Powers of Attorney
Superannuation Nominations
Testamentary Trusts

Aged Care & Retirement

Retirement Village Contracts

We review proposed Retirement Village contracts, explain key terms and conditions, and assist with related property transactions to make your transition into retirement village accommodation as smooth as possible.

Aged Care Advice

We advise on aged care agreements, residential options and fees to help families navigate the aged care system with confidence.

Asset Protection

Strategies to protect assets while planning for future needs, including aged care costs, in collaboration with your financial advisors.

Protection & Guardianship

When a senior is at risk, or when a loved one loses capacity to make their own decisions, prompt and sensitive legal action is essential. We provide confidential advice and practical steps to protect those who need it most.

Elder Abuse (Financial, Physical & Psychological)
VCAT Guardianship & Administration Orders
Family Business Succession Planning
Medical Treatment Decision-Makers

Frequently Asked

What is elder law and when should I seek advice?+
Elder law covers the legal needs of seniors and their families, including estate planning, powers of attorney, aged care advice, guardianship, and protection from elder abuse. The best time to seek advice is before a crisis arises, so your wishes and interests are already protected.
What is an Enduring Power of Attorney?+
An Enduring Power of Attorney appoints a trusted person to make financial and personal decisions on your behalf if you lose the capacity to do so yourself. It endures even after you lose mental capacity, unlike a general power of attorney which ceases on incapacity.
What happens if a family member loses capacity but has no Power of Attorney?+
If no Enduring Power of Attorney is in place, an application can be made to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) for a guardian and/or administrator to be appointed. We guide families through this process with sensitivity and efficiency.
What should I look out for in a Retirement Village contract?+
Retirement Village contracts can be complex, with important terms relating to entry and exit fees, ongoing charges, and your rights if the village closes or changes ownership. We review these documents carefully and explain the implications before you sign.

Secure Your Future Today

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Expanded Capability

Your network of trusted advisors

As part of the Sather Legal Group, Alpass McGuinness Legal clients can access specialist advice across multiple practice areas without leaving the network. One relationship, broader expertise.

Commercial & BusinessContracts, disputes, acquisitions
Property & ConveyancingResidential and commercial
Family LawSeparation, parenting, settlements
Wills & EstatesEstate planning, probate, powers of attorney
LitigationDispute resolution, court representation, commercial litigation