by Michael Perkins | Nov 12, 2023 | Elder abuse, Financial services, Opinion, Power of Attorney and Guardianship, Trusts and Estates, wealth management
It is time to have your say about achieving greater consistency in laws for financial enduring powers of attorney. The Federal Government has released a Consultation Paper focused on addressing financial elder abuse and achieving greater consistency in laws for...
by Clarence Leung | Sep 10, 2023 | Aged care, business law, Decision Making Ability, Elder abuse, Succession, Succession Planning (After Death)
In this article, Clarence Leung, Special Counsel, Autonomy First Lawyers, gives an overview of the issue of elder financial abuse in the context of business succession planning in relation to Enduring Power of Attorney (EPOA) and risk management initiatives. Part 1)...
by Michael Perkins | Apr 27, 2023 | Aged care, Autonomy Evaluation, Decision Making Ability, Elder abuse, residential care decisions, Vulnerability
Michael Perkins gives an Australian perspective on the distinction between vulnerability and decision-making abilities This article was first published in, and is reprinted with the kind permission of, the Step Journal. Michael Perkins, ‘A trigger for concern’, STEP...
by Michael Perkins | Mar 7, 2023 | Aged care, Autonomy Evaluation, Elder abuse, Power of Attorney and Guardianship, supported decision making
On 24 January 2023, the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability published its report titled, “Diversity, dignity, equity and best practice: a framework for supported decision-making”. The report can be...
by Michael Perkins | Nov 1, 2022 | Aged care, Education & Training, Elder abuse, Power of Attorney and Guardianship, supported decision making, Working collaboratively
It’s up to us – the rising significance of family, carers and informal support systems While politicians and Government will try to improve services being delivered to ageing and disabled Australians, in our experience, it is family, carers and community volunteers...
by Dr Jane Lonie | Aug 8, 2022 | Autonomy Evaluation, Elder abuse, supported decision making
What is insight? Insight, in a medical context, refers to a person’s awareness or recognition of their illness, symptoms or medical condition. Insight often declines in the context of damage or injury to the brain. The amount of insight that is lost can vary. Some...
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