Elder Abuse Matters
If you have concerns about the immediate safety of yourself, your loved ones, property or animals, please contact your local Magistrates' Court. In the event of an emergency, please call Victoria Police.
At RNG Lawyers, we take elder abuse very seriously.
If you have concerns that a loved one is a victim of elder abuse, there are steps that you can take to intervene.
Adrian Riccioni and the RNG Lawyers Wills and Estates team can assist you if you are concerned that a vulnerable person close to you:
- is not safe
- is the victim of financial, emotional and/or physical abuse
- was forced to sign documents against their wishes
- has signed documents which they do not have capacity to understand
- is being unduly influenced by someone else
- has been taken advantage of
- is unable to look after their own affairs
- is refusing reasonable care and support
We can also advise in regards to Enduring Powers of Attorney, Enduring Powers of Guardianship, Enduring Powers of Attorney (Medical), Medical Treatment Decision Maker, Guardianship and Administrator appointments.
We can represent you throughout the process including at mediation, Court and VCAT.
Our promise to you
We will:
- Listen to you and ask what you want to achieve
- Give you expert advice
- Be respectful and treat your loved ones with dignity
- Be realistic about your options and chances for success
- Support you through a difficult and stressful process
- Provide a detailed cost estimate before incurring costs
Our services FOR elder abuse matters INCLuDE:
- Claims against Attorneys under an Enduring Power of Attorney (including compensation orders)
- Medical Treatment Decisions and Medical Treatment Decision Makers
- Challenging the validity of Enduring Power of Attorney
- Challenging the validity of gifts made by a vulnerable person
- Undue influence and duress
- Appointments of Administrators and Guardians through VCAT
- Urgent applications
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