VCAT Administration & Guardianship and Elder Law

Protecting vulnerable individuals requires legal expertise in guardianship and elder law matter. We assist in protecting vulnerable persons.

• VCAT Applications - Apply for guardianship and administration orders, revocation of these orders or advice in relation to powers of attorney.

• Misappropriation of Funds/Compensation - Seek orders for accounting and/or compensation from an attorney or administrator.

• Elder Law Issues - Provide legal support and advice for aging individuals and their families.

• VCAT Appointed Administrator - Appoint a professional independent administrator where family members cannot be appointed. Lachlan Vallance who is a director and principal lawyer at Hicks Oakley Chessell Williams who accepts appointments where there are high-conflict issues in resolving disputes, rectifying errors, investigating misappropriation and ensuring compliance with ongoing management of the affairs of represented people.