family loans

FAMILY LOANS SHOULD BE DOCUMENTED

It is not uncommon for loans to be made within Families. Loans can be made from parents to children, or from children to parents. Examples we have come across recently…

WHY LIVE IN A RETIREMENT VILLAGE?

Retirement Villages are not a good financial investment, so why choose to live in one? In one word – COMMUNITY. You don’t want to be known as “that nice little…

GRANNY FLAT ARRANGEMENTS – A WHOLE MESS OF TROUBLE?

The idea behind Granny Flat arrangements seems so sweet –a loving child provides care and accommodation for the elder person, whilst perhaps enhancing the home and saving money in the…

RETIREMENT VILLAGE CHECKLIST

Top 25 Considerations By Lesa Macpherson Moving into a Retirement Village is a long-term decision that needs to be considered carefully, and not rushed in any way.  Once committed to,…

AGED CARE HOME CONTRACT PRICE GUIDE

SUNSHINE COAST ELDER LAW offers a FIXED FEE for clients entering into Contracts for Accommodation in Aged Care Homes. COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW AND ADVICE ON CONTRACTS Our advice includes a comprehensive review…

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PRICING GUIDE – RETIREMENT VILLAGE CONTRACTS

SUNSHINE COAST ELDER LAW offers fixed fees for clients entering into Contracts to purchase Residential Units in Retirement Villages. Our service is provided in two stages: STAGE ONE – COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW…

PRICING GUIDE – OVER 50’S RESORT CONTRACTS

SUNSHINE COAST ELDER LAW offers fixed fees for clients entering into Contracts to purchase Homes in Manufactured Home Parks (usually referred to as Over 50s Resorts). Our service is provided in…

Retirement Villagess

TIS THE SEASON – TO REVIEW ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

The end of one year, and the start of another, is often a time where people reflect on their plans for the future, and what changes they need to do…

The Over 50s Resort Alternative for Retirement Living

There are a number of different Retirement Living Options, and one that is increasingly common is the Over 50s Resort Style of living. These sorts of arrangements come under the…

Sunshine Coast Elder Law

PROBATE – WHAT IS IT ? DO I NEED IT ?

  Probate is a term that often comes up with Estates, but it is often not understood what it means, and what is involved. Probate is the formal approval of…