By Don Macpherson An Executor is the person named in a Will who the deceased chose to administer the estate. If there is no will, then someone must apply to…
IS IT TIME FOR A CHANGE THIS FESTIVE SEASON?
Are Nan and Pa managing where they are? By Lesa Macpherson The Festive Season is a wonderful time for family gatherings. Christmas and New Year can also be a time…
LET’S CALL OUT AGEISM AND DISCRIMINATION
By Lesa Macpherson Australia has just celebrated its third annual “Ageism Awareness Day”, but we still have a long way to go. So what is Ageism? What can we do…
Retirement Living in “Over 50s Resorts”
By Lesa Macpherson There are a number of different Retirement Living Options, and one that is increasingly common is the “Over 50s Resort” Style of living. These Parks are booming…
TALKING ‘BOUT OUR GENERATION …. WHAT’S NEXT FOR US??
By Lesa Macpherson Our generation has lived in two different centuries (in fact two different millennia), and has seen and adapted to enormous changes, and it’s now our time to…
RETIREMENT “RIGHT-SIZING” – WHAT TO LOOK FOR
By Lesa Macpherson The new term for down-sizing is right -sizing. In making the decision to move into a Retirement Village there are many things that should be carefully thought…
DOWNSIZING OR RIGHTSIZING?
By Lesa Macpherson INGOING, ONGOING AND OUTGOING COSTS OF RETIREMENT LIVING Here’s what you need to consider: Downsizing is an often overused term nowadays and does not necessarily reflect all…
‘TIS THE SEASON FOR NEW BEGINNINGS
By Lesa Macpherson Budgeting, losing weight and a healthier lifestyle are the most common New Year resolutions. For many Elders and Retirees (and their families) it may also be a…
END OF YEAR IS THE TIME 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…
ELDER LAW IS GOOD LAW
One of the very pleasant aspects of practicing in Elder Law is getting to know some very interesting people who have lived full and rich lives. It is truly a…