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Legal information for older people

Avoiding scams

Scamwatch

Find out about the different types of scams, how to report them, and where to get help.

Money and bills

Dealing with debt: a legal guide to personal debt in NSW

An easy to read guide to solving problems with debt in NSW.

Energy & Water Ombudsman NSW

Find out how to deal with problems with your energy, gas or water provider.

Financial Rights Legal Centre

The Financial Rights Legal Centre provides help to people in financial stress.

Legal issues for older people A series of pamphlets from Legal Aid NSW

Adult children living at home

Explains what you can do if you are an older person who is sharing your home with an adult child, and you want them to leave.

Are you a grandparent? Your legal questions answered

Explains what legal options you have if you are a grandparent who is raising grandchildren, denied contact with grandchildren or if you are concerned about your grandchildren's welfare.

Are you experiencing violence or abuse? You can make it stop

Explains what you can do if you are an older person who is experiencing violence or abuse from a partner, another family member or other person. 

Helping your family financially? Understand the risks

Explains what you need to think about before you decide to lend money to a family member.

Moving in with the family? Make sure you protect your interests

Explains what you should think about before you enter into a ‘granny flat arrangement’.

They want me to leave

Explains what you can do to avoid losing your home after your partner dies.

Why make a will?

Explains why you should make a will and the steps to take.

Who will decide for you if you can't decide for yourself? Think about planning ahead

Explains how you can plan ahead for the situation where you may no longer be able to make decisions for yourself due to illness, injury or age.

Your home and the age pension

Explains how downsizing, moving into a granny flat, retirement village or other accommodation changes could affect your pension.

Legal topics for seniors

Find information about older persons rights, scams, aged care, and helpful contact numbers of agencies and services for seniors in NSW.

The Law handbook Find information about a range of legal issues

The law handbook: your practical guide to the law in NSW

The Law handbook provides a practical guide to legal issues which affect people in their everyday lives.

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Popular topics

Rest assured: a legal guide to wills, estates, planning ahead and funerals in NSW

This book explains wills and the legal processes when someone dies.  

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Speaking for myself: planning for later life decision-making

A short and easy to understand guide to wills, power of attorney, enduring guardians, and advanced care directives.

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Seniors guide to consumer rights in NSW

Designed for seniors, this guide from NSW Fair Trading gives information on consumer rights.

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