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. Read 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. Read 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. Go to site Seniors guide to consumer rights in NSW Designed for seniors, this guide from NSW Fair Trading gives information on consumer rights. Go to site Get legal help LawAccess NSW Free government telephone service that provides legal information, referrals and advice for people who have a legal problem in NSW. Seniors Rights Service Provides advice to older people on human rights, planning for the future, consumer rights, accommodation matters and other issues. NSW Ageing and Disability Abuse Commission Report concerns about abuse, neglect or exploitation of older people and adults with disability. Community Legal Centres NSW Community legal centres provide free legal help to people in need.
