Elder Law
There is an increased need for tailored legal services for our ageing population. Our team of Elder Law experts at Thomas Booler & Co are ready to provide solutions to enhance your quality of life, promotes dignity and protects your interests. We provide expert advice on:
- Wills;
- Powers of Attorney;
- Appointment of guardians;
- Estate planning taxation;
- Financial planning;
- Employment & retirement law issues;
- Health law and mental health issues;
- Age benefits entitlements;
- Probate and estate administration;
- Litigation including contesting wills and Family Provision Act claims, business succession and planning; inter-family financial relationships and transactions.
Planning to retire?
Our firm also offers a range of retirement services including:
- Superannuation and fund management disputes;
- Helping to resolve disputes with financial service provides;
- Advising on contracts relating to retirement villages and aged care facilities; and
- Advising on mortgage contracts and home equity schemes.
Elder abuse and maltreatment
Major forms of elder abuse include:
- Nursing home malpractice;
- Neglect by a dependent adult or caregiver;
- Theft, assault and physical abuse;
- Sexual abuse;
- Psychological abuse, intimidation and harassment;
- Financial abuse and fraud.
The obligation of reporting elder abuse falls to anyone who witnesses or even suspects abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an elderly adult. By reporting elder abuse promptly, the person filing the report can aid in the investigation, help protect the victim from further abuse or even death, and stop future elder abuse by the accused individual and others. At Thomas Booler & Co we can provide sensitive and discreet advice, and have the expertise to proceed in a timely fashion to alleviate any further suffering.
Nursing Home Malpractice
Nursing home malpractice is any intentional act, or negligence committed by a nursing home professional that has the potential to cause physical, mental, or psychosocial harm to nursing home residents.
Nursing home malpractice can also be financial in nature, if nursing professionals cause injury and loss to patients with respect to their monetary affairs. Inadequate staffing, inexperienced or under-trained staff, and negligent supervision, and patient isolation are also considered instances of nursing home malpractice.
Reporting elder abuse in a managed care facility can also save countless others from suffering the same mistreatment. In many cases, victims are incapable of reporting elder abuse due to dementia, memory loss, social isolation, or humiliation, not to mention fear of reprisals.
The Aged Care Act puts all approved providers under a statutory requirement to provide care and services in accordance with the Quality of Care Principles. They must also maintain an adequate number of appropriately skilled staff to ensure that the residents' care needs are met.
Seek Help and Stop the abuse of an elderly relative.
For more information or advice please contact us on 1300 663 044 or info@tbclawyers.com.au on our after hours telephone number 0414 898 444
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