Legal Services
Retirement Villages & Aged Care
Moving into a retirement village or aged care is a significant decision for residents and their families. We help you understand the documents before you commit.
Overview
Retirement village contracts can be complex, with entry costs, ongoing charges and departure fees that vary significantly between villages.
Hudson Law assists residents and their families to understand retirement village contracts and related aged-care documents, often alongside the sale of the family home.
How we can assist
How Hudson Law can help
- Reviewing retirement village contracts
- Explaining entry, ongoing and exit costs
- Assisting with aged-care agreements
- Coordinating the sale of the family home
- Updating Wills and estate plans at the same time
Common matters
Matters we handle
- Moving into a retirement village
- Leaving or selling a village unit
- Entering residential aged care
- Supporting a parent through the process
The process
What to expect
- 01
Review
We review the contract and disclosure material provided by the village or facility.
- 02
Explain
We explain costs, rights and obligations in plain English, including for family members.
- 03
Coordinate
Where needed, we coordinate the sale of the home and update estate planning documents.
- 04
Sign
Once you are comfortable, the documents are signed.
Why clients engage Hudson Law
- Over 30 years of legal experience, practising locally from Gosford.
- Advice explained in plain English, so you understand your position and options.
- Personal attention from an experienced lawyer, not a call centre.
- Practical guidance focused on your circumstances and objectives.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
This information is general in nature and is not legal advice. You should obtain advice about your individual circumstances.
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Need legal advice? Speak with Hudson Law.
Every matter is different. Contact us to discuss your circumstances and how we may be able to assist.