Support when you are
helping an ageing parent
Clear advice to help your parent plan ahead, so the right people can help when it matters.
Caring for a parent is a big responsibility. You don’t have to work out the legal side alone.
As parents get older, families often start to worry about who can help with money, health and living decisions if a parent can no longer manage on their own. Conversations about Wills, attorneys and guardians can feel uncomfortable, and it can be hard to know where to begin.
At ALA Law, we help families put the right documents in place while a parent can still make their own decisions. We’ll explain the options in plain language, speak with your parent directly, and make sure their wishes are respected.
What you might be facing right now
You don’t need to have the answers today. You just need a clear first step.
Who can help?
Money and property
Health and care decisions
Is the Will up to date?
Family agreement
The areas of law that may apply
Helping a parent plan ahead usually involves a few different documents. We’ll help you see which ones apply. You don’t need to work out which of these applies – that’s our job. One conversation and we’ll map it out for you.
Power of attorney
An enduring power of attorney lets your parent choose someone to manage their financial and legal affairs, and it continues if they lose capacity.
Enduring guardianship
An enduring guardian can make health, medical and lifestyle decisions, such as where your parent lives, if your parent can no longer make those decisions.
Wills
Reviewing your parent’s Will to make sure it is valid, up to date and reflects their current wishes.
Capacity
These documents must be signed while your parent has the mental capacity to understand them, so it is best not to wait.
Guardianship Tribunal applications
If documents were not put in place in time, an application may need to be made to the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) for a guardian or financial manager to be appointed.
Superannuation and estate planning
Checking super nominations and how assets are owned, so your parent’s estate passes the way they intend.
How we guide you through it
We work with your parent, at their pace, and keep the family informed where your parent wants us to. Our aim is to put clear plans in place early, so decisions are easier and disagreements are less likely later.
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You don’t have to work this out alone
Talk confidentially with an estate planning lawyer about how to help your parent plan ahead, while they can still make their own decisions.