Elder Law

Gauld & Co., Solicitors advise principally in relation to the needs of the older person and their families – particularly in the areas of Wills and estates, probate, granny flat agreements, powers of attorney and the recovery of assets for the victims of elder financial abuse.

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Gauld & Co., Solicitors advise principally in relation to the needs of the older person and their families – particularly in the areas of Wills and estates, probate, granny flat agreements, powers of attorney and the recovery of assets for the victims of elder financial abuse.

We cater for those who are still very active, and those who are more vulnerable.

We are a different type of legal practice. We understand that more patience and time may often be required for the older client.

Our areas of practice include:

NEW: For all standard Wills, powers of attorney and probate applications please go to our Online Services page – we employ technology to bring our clients these documents and services quickly and at affordable rates.

Our other special area of interest is:

The features of our practice:

  • The principal, Peter Gauld, has been practising for over 40 years as a solicitor in Melbourne
  • Courtesy, friendliness and patience
  • Suburban based
  • “Multi-disciplinary” in the sense that we have access to range of complementary service providers to whom we can refer clients (for instance, for specialist financial advice )
  • Affordable
  • Home visits*
  • The highest standards of honesty and integrity

(*within a reasonable distance of our office)

Why Choose Us?
Dedicated practice

We are one of the few legal firms in Australia who advise in relation to granny flat agreements on a regular basis.

Efficiency

We make extensive use of technology to streamline document production. This significantly reduces the time we have to spend on drawing agreements.

Cost effective

Because of this experience in this area and our process efficiencies we can get matters finalised in a cost effective manner. Ask us about our fees.

Experience

The principal, Peter Gauld, has been practising as a Melbourne solicitor for over forty years.

Wills

Information

Online Services

Affordable Wills, powers of attorney, probate

Granny flats

Granny flat agreements

Adverse possession

Adverse possession

Elder financial abuse

Recovery of assets - financial abuse