Aged Care and Retirement Village Lawyers Perth WA

Before signing a retirement village agreement.

Understanding the agreement before the move.

Moving into a retirement village is often framed as a lifestyle decision, but the legal and financial structure behind it can be significant. Contracts are detailed, fees are layered and obligations are not always easy to compare from one village to another.

For many people, this is being navigated at the same time as downsizing, health changes or difficult family conversations.

We help residents and families understand what the agreement means in practical terms. Entry costs, ongoing fees, exit entitlements and the conditions that may affect future decisions. The aim is simple: clarity before commitments are made.

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When circumstances change – planning for what happens later.

Most people enter a retirement village focused on the next stage of life, not the possibility of leaving. But circumstances can change quickly through illness, aged care needs or the loss of a partner.

That is often when contract terms become more important and more difficult to navigate.

We assist residents, attorneys, executors and families with exit processes, settlements, deferred management fees and disputes about entitlements. We also help ensure estate planning and enduring documents work alongside retirement village arrangements properly.

Supporting families through complex decisions.

Legal advice during emotionally difficult transitions.

These decisions are rarely made by one person alone. Adult children, attorneys and family members are often helping parents navigate major financial and personal changes while balancing care, independence and future planning.

The legal process should not add unnecessary pressure.

We provide practical advice that helps families understand the position clearly, ask the right questions and make informed decisions at every stage of the process.

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Our Aged Care & Retirement Village services.

FAQ.

Common questions we hear.

Yes. Most agreements include detailed terms around entry costs, ongoing fees, exit entitlements and future obligations. Understanding how those terms work together is important before signing.
Ideally before entering into an agreement. Early advice gives residents and families the opportunity to understand the structure of the contract and ask questions before commitments are made.
This depends on the agreement. Exit fees are commonly based on time-based formulas, deferred management fees or a percentage of the entry contribution or resale value.
Yes. Family members are often closely involved in retirement living decisions, particularly where health, financial planning or enduring powers of attorney are relevant.
A transition into aged care can affect settlement timing, financial arrangements and estate planning considerations. Reviewing legal documents early can help avoid complications later.
Yes. We assist residents and families with disputes involving fees, delays, settlement issues, contractual obligations and disagreements with operators.

Meet our friendly team.

HHG Legal Group is one of the state’s longest serving law firms, trusted in WA for over 100 years. When partnering with us, you’ll work with a lawyer who is experienced – ensuring you receive quality informed advice.

What our clients are saying about us.

Thank you very much for seeing me through to the closure of this engagement. First of all, for the ways in which all the necessary paperwork was brought together and actioned with the haste that it was. A huge thanks for everything you’ve done.
PB
Wills, estsate and succession planning
I can’t recommend HHG enough From start to finish, HHG gave me clear, confident advice, backed me the whole way, and genuinely cared about getting me the best outcome. HHG Legal Group are the people you want in your corner.
C.
Employment Law
I have known the team at HHG since 2007, when Simon and HHG Legal sponsored a charity event for Make-A-Wish. I have dealt with them on estate matters and engaged them as Executors of my father’s estate, and have at all times been very pleased with their professional work.
Lynette
Wills, estate and succession planning

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Local expertise. Multiple locations.

Our team of experienced lawyers operates from five locations across Perth and regional Western Australia. We’re local people who understand the area, backed by the expertise of one of WA’s most established firms. We take the time to listen, explain your options clearly, and guide you openly, providing reliable representation and quality advice at every step. Because every client deserves our full attention.

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We believe in a clear path forward. From our first conversation, we break things into manageable steps, keep you informed and work steadily toward a fair outcome, until we reach the resolution you’re seeking.

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