Wills & Estates, Rockingham & Jurien Bay, Western AustraliaWhen someone you love needs help and the paperwork won't wait.
If a family member can no longer manage their own affairs, Michelle can guide you through the legal process of stepping in to help them properly.
What's happening when families come to us
Usually something has changed, like a diagnosis, a fall, a move into aged care. Suddenly a nursing home or care provider is asking for legal documents, and no one knows where to start.
If your loved one doesn't already have an Enduring Power of Attorney or Enduring Power of Guardianship in place, you'll need to apply to the State Administrative Tribunal to be formally appointed. Michelle handles this process from start to finish.
Two types of orders
For financial and legal mattersPlenary Administration Order
A Plenary Administration Order gives a person or organisation full authority to manage all financial and legal matters for an adult who can no longer do so themselves, due to dementia, brain injury, intellectual disability, or similar conditions. This covers paying bills, managing bank accounts, and protecting them from financial harm.
For financial and legal mattersGuardianship Order
A Guardianship Order gives authority to make personal and lifestyle decisions on someone's behalf like where they live, what medical treatment they receive, and other day-to-day matters.
Both orders are made by the State Administrative Tribunal. Both can be applied for at the same time.
ONE LAWYER, START TO FINISH
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ONE WHO ACTUALLY PICKS UP THE PHONE
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SALTWATER LEGAL
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PLAIN ENGLISH
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PROPER LAW
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ONE LAWYER, START TO FINISH • ONE WHO ACTUALLY PICKS UP THE PHONE • SALTWATER LEGAL • PLAIN ENGLISH • PROPER LAW •
How Michelle helps
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Initial consultation to understand the situation and confirm which order is needed
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Application prepared: including the supporting evidence of your loved one's incapacity
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Application lodged with the State Administrative Tribunal
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Tribunal sets a hearing date: Michelle prepares the documents and attends the hearing on your behalf
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Order issued: Michelle explains what it means, what your responsibilities are, and how to carry them out
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The process typically takes a few weeks to a few months depending on complexity.
(Once the order is in place)Michelle stays available for
ongoing advice and support once you've been appointed. Being given legal responsibility for someone else's affairs can feel overwhelming, you don't have to figure it out alone.
Not sure where to start?
If you're worried about a loved one and don't know what steps to take, a conversation with Michelle is the best place to begin.