The State Government based offices of Public Trustee and Guardian can take over various levels of decision making for people who have diminished capacity - but this may not be the best outcome. The best outcome is to repair the family dysfunct

Abuse of Power of Attorney

Sep 30th, 2020 26m 49s

Alice is 92 and has some serious health issues. Her son has arranged for her to go to an Aged Care facility and has obtained her Power of Attorney. When Beth, his sister finds out, she is shocked.

Multiple competing forms of abuse

Dec 13th, 2019 29m 52s

Olivia's medical and physical needs turned out to be higher than her absent children realised. Only her friend and neighbour Bev realises that she is in trouble.

Inheritance Conservation

Dec 4th, 2019 26m 55s

In this episode of Money Dearest, we look at the conflict in a family between a conservative Power of Attorney holder, and the holder of an Enduring Guardianship

Inheritance Impatience

Nov 21st, 2019 27m 50s

Money Dearest is podcast series focusing on financial Elder Abuse. This podcast looks at the situation of Inheritance Impatience.Sometimes a son or daughter can see that their elderly parent's finances could be a solution to a temporary liqui

Broad Continuum

Nov 21st, 2019 34m 18s

Money Dearest is podcast series focussing financial Elder Abuse. This podcast outlines the broad continuum of abuse that can occur.Many people do know how they want to live in the latter part of their lives, and when they need help with decis

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