Protect My Home From Care Fees is a question many families ask when planning for later life. For many people, their home is the largest asset they own. It is therefore understandable that one of the most common concerns when planning for later life is whether the family home could be used to help pay […]
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A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) lets you choose people you trust to make decisions for you if you can’t make them yourself. For families in Cheltenham and across Gloucestershire, putting an LPA in place can reassure you that people you choose can handle important decisions about your finances, property, health, and welfare. There are
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There are many Stages of Probate. Probate can be a long and drawn out process, or in straight forward cases, with a fair wind, probate can be granted in as little as 8 weeks of sending in original documents. Do I need to get probate? This is the first question to ask yourself. It is
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What is a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)? A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document that allows you to choose people you trust to make decisions on your behalf. For more information about arranging an LPA, visit our Lasting Power of Attorney page. There are two types of LPA: one for Property
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In the UK relatives are not held responsible for Care Home fees of a resident (although they have the option of paying top-up fees to upgrade provisions). There is an argument however, that relatives are paying indirectly; since family property and heirlooms belonging to the resident may need to be sold to help pay for
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Choose an Executor to Administor your Estate. In this guide we discuss what an Executor would need to do and who would be suitable for the role.
Capable Executors: The right choice for your Will : 2022 Read More »