Enduring powers of attorney and enduring powers of guardianship are designed to protect people when they can no longer make decisions for themselves. They are meant to reduce stress, avoid formal intervention, and provide clarity during already difficult times. A recent decision of the State Administrative Tribunal of Western Australia shows what can happen when those arrangements, despite being validly…
At Couldwell Legal, we often meet clients who find themselves in heartbreaking and complex situations, particularly where an older parent or loved one may be experiencing neglect, exploitation, or other forms of abuse. These matters are deeply personal and emotionally charged. In many of these cases, clients are capable of representing themselves in the State Administrative Tribunal but need some…
At Couldwell Legal, we believe that everyone deserves to feel safe, respected and supported, especially our older community members. Sadly, elder abuse is more common than many realise and often goes unnoticed because it happens behind closed doors, within families or relationships of trust. If you suspect that an older person is being harmed, financially, emotionally, physically or otherwise, you…
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