CHATFIELDS LAWYERS AND CONSULTANTS PRACTICES IN AREAS OF LAW AND DISPUTES PERTAINING TO AGED CARE, ELDER LAW, GUARDIANSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION, HEALTH LAW, INQUESTS, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, LITIGATION, AND WILLS AND ESTATES.

Since Australians are now living longer, our aging population has increased the likelihood of elders developing some form of disability that impairs their decision-making capacity. In circumstances where there is good mental health but potential for capacity to deteriorate, it is important to keep peace of mind by appointing a person whom you trust to act as an Attorney to manage affairs in future.

Elder law affects a wide scope of matters that can arise during the lifetime of an older person once they no longer have the capacity to manage their own financial and legal affairs. These matters can include:

• Wills
• Enduring Powers of Attorney
• Advanced Health Directives
• Retirement Planning
• Superannuation Disputes

Having worked in private practice and as in-house counsel in public health, Paula has a wide breadth of experience dealing with aged and disabled clients, and their families during disputes associated with their human rights, financial and social interests, including elder abuse.