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Legal guide · Victoria

What is elder law and how can it help in Victoria?

Elder law helps older Victorians and their families plan ahead and deal with issues that come with ageing — from documents to aged care to protection from abuse.

Elder law & aged care

Elder law helps older Victorians and their families plan ahead and deal with issues that come with ageing — powers of attorney, wills, aged care and retirement village agreements, and protection from elder abuse.

Planning ahead

The right documents — an enduring power of attorney, a will, and a medical treatment decision maker — mean someone you trust can act if you lose capacity, and your wishes are clear.

Aged care and housing

We review aged care agreements, retirement village and "granny flat" arrangements, and explain the financial and legal implications before you sign.

Protecting against elder abuse

Financial abuse by family or carers is a real risk. We can set up safeguards, review a misused power of attorney, and act to protect an older person’s assets.

How we help

Book a consult — we advise older people and families with care and in plain English.

Common questions

Good to know

What does an elder law lawyer help with?

Planning documents, aged care and retirement village agreements, and protecting against elder abuse and financial exploitation.

What can I do about financial elder abuse?

We can review a misused power of attorney, set up safeguards, and act to protect the older person’s assets — including through VCAT if needed.

General information only — for advice about your situation, see more guides or book a consult with ORLA Legal.

Planning for later life? We can help.

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