In a landmark development for supported decision-making, the Victorian Government has introduced the Supportive Power of Attorney (SPA) under the Powers of Attorney Act 2014 and the newly updated Powers of Attorney Regulations 2025. This innovative legal tool marks a significant shift toward recognising and enabling the autonomy of people who may need assistance to...

From banking to booking holidays, our lives have moved online. So, why should estate planning be stuck in the past? The COVID-19 pandemic pushed many aspects of our lives into the digital realm, and the traditionally paper-heavy world of wills and estates was no exception. This shift has sparked a nationwide conversation about electronic wills,...

  Elder abuse is a confronting issue, often hidden behind closed doors. With one in six older Australians experiencing some form of abuse, it’s a growing concern for families across Victoria.1 Most perpetrators are not strangers but trusted individuals, often family members.2 Financial abuse, in particular, is one of the most common forms, frequently involving...