There has been some recent press attention to Land Lease Parks in Victoria which has been critical of the industry. Land Lease Parks are more commonly described as “Over 50s…
ELECTRONIC CONVEYANCING NOW THE GO
Those of us who have bought and sold properties over the years would be familiar with the traditional way a settlement happens – all the parties, usually through solicitors, and…
EXPERTISE WITH EMPATHY – MORE THAN JUST A MOTTO
One thing we have learned after years of work in Elder Law is that all the clients have their own story – they are individuals, and it is our duty…
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…