Elder Law In NSW

As we grow older we are faced with making many important decisions that can impact our quality of life, dignity, financial security and our relationships. Many of these decisions are often quite complex and can require legal advice to ensure that the right decision is made. 


The Solicitors at Nelson Keane & Hemingway pride themselves on their ability to provide personalised advice that is easy to understand. 

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Retirement Villages and Nursing Homes

Moving into a Retirement Village or Residential Aged Care facility can be a daunting process.


The Contracts are complex and the structure of the agreements is far more complicated that the process of buying or selling another residence.


Our Solicitors can guide you through the transaction, and ensure that you are aware of your rights and responsibilities. We can also help you coordinate the sale of an existing property to line up with a move to a Retirement Village.


Powers of Attorney

An Enduring Power of Attorney is a legal document which allows you to appoint someone you trust to handle your financial affairs in the event that you are incapable of doing so. 


It provides protection from your assets otherwise being frozen if you were to become incapacitated due to an accident, illness or disability.


It is important that an Enduring Power of Attorney is established whilst you are capable of managing your own affairs.


Common duties that your Attorney can perform on your behalf include, managing your bank accounts, paying bills, selling or renting your home and signing certain documents.

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Appointment of Enduring Guardian 

An Appointment of Enduring Guardian allows you to appoint someone you trust to make health and lifestyle decisions on your behalf in the event that you are incapable of doing so.


The existence of the document can make the process of dealing with Doctors and other health care providers much easier for your family. 


Similar to a Power of Attorney, an Appointment of Enduring Guardian must be established whilst you are capable of managing your own affairs.

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Strata Title & Company Title

We are often called upon to assist clients buy and sell investment properties in the city, or owner occupied units. We have experience in these transactions, and can ensure that the process runs smoothly. We have also acted on Strata Title subdivisions, and represented parties in Litigation involving the Strata Scheme.

Rural Land


Based on our location and history, the firm has a large catchment of clients across a vast area of New South Wales. We have the experience to deal with all aspects of a rural transaction, and will advise you on any risks to be aware of, and can help you maximise your advantage in negotiations.

We are proficient in dealings with Western Lands Properties, including conversion to Freehold and seeking an early waiver of Minister's consent to allow for a smoother progression from exchange to settlement.


Our Solicitors have the experience to decipher the issues unique to Rural Property including determining whether you will be obtaining the benefit of any water licence, if there are any easements traversing the property, whether the purchase includes any Crown licences or Crown Leases.


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Our Solicitors have the experience to decipher the issues unique to Rural Property including determining whether you will be obtaining the benefit of any water licence, if there are any easements traversing the property, whether the purchase includes any Crown licences or Crown Leases.


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Water Law


Water law refers to the laws and regulations under legislation designed to control the allocation of water resources across NSW. Water rights and licensing is a complex area of legislation and law and one that varies from state to state and across multiple jurisdictions.


A Water Access Licence (WAL) is required to extract water from water sources such as rivers or aquifers to use for irrigation and industrial or commercial use. When transferring the entitlements of WALs there are certain obligations and specifications that you must be aware of prior to any dealing.



Nelson Keane and Hemingway have assisted many clients in the acquisition of water for agricultural, industrial, and commercial purposes, the trading of water entitlements, the licensing of entities to supply water to retail customers, catchment and distribution of water and third party access to government water.