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What is a reasonable gift
I have Enduring Power of Attorney for my mum as she has Alzheimers and requires support to live independently. In September my partner asked my mum for my hand in Marriage, she gave her blessing and said she would like to pay for my wedding dress. In October my mum took a dip in her Alzheimers and struggles to remember who…
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So....When are the Christmas decorations going up?
It always seems to make the news ever year about Christmas decorations going up way too early. Personally I used to get annoyed when working in retail where all I would hear from October to the new year was the same 10 Christmas songs on a loop. This year, perhaps because I have not been out so much, things have seemed…
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Changing someone else's Will
Hello. First time poster so hope i don't cross any boundaries posting this. i am a court-appointed deputy for someone and oversee the day to day running of the finances (paying bills etc), but i am looking to change the persons will. They no longer have the mental capacity to make decisions in a legal sense, due to…
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Thrifty friend dines for free while I pay
Hi all. I have a male friend who likes to dine at places where he can use a coupon to get a discount. Nothing wrong with that and I've often used discount coupons myself. The other night we went to a restaurant for dinner. The location was his choice (I put forward three suggestions but then went along with his…
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What are the must have children's books?
Evening everyone, I've been a member of the MSE boards for a while though I usually only lurk here and post on the DFW sections! Anyway I wanted to ask everyone what they thought was a must have children's book? I've got a four and a half old month son and I'm planning to start buying him a book every month. He's my first…
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Do it yourself power of attorney
Hello All I have started filling in the forms on the YouGov site to obtain the above. Instant snag! Has anyone organised this recently? We decided in the first place for each other to have poa in the event of one of us going dotty. And then for our eldest son to have it, should the surviving parent also go dotty. I…
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Is it wise to specify address of a will executor in a will?
I just looked at my will which was written in 2009. Therein I have named my executors and their addresses where they used to reside at the time. Now they have all moved about. My question is will this cause difficulties come the time for execution of the will since they no longer have proof of residence at the specified…
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Help needed divorced 2 years ago
Hello everyone I'm in a bad situation due to my past choices.. I met my ex husband in 2003 in Latvia and we married. He had already been living in the uk. I then moved here to join him. I became pregnant and he brought a house in 2004. I gave birth later the same year. We had a second child 3 years later. I was a housewife…
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How to get over a huge crush
Since early this year I have had a major crush on my work colleague, we would chat a lot about our lives and he added me on Facebook, we don't text very often but we do have each others numbers. I think about him all the time and it is driving me mad. I have moved away from him and try to avoid him, but it is still there.…
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Anyone used -- Exclusively Wills ?
Hi All, We are looking at getting wills done, and have quotes from local solicitors as part of Will Aid, so a little cheaper than usual.. but have also heard that this company 'Exclusively Wills' are okay.. has anyone heard of them or used them? They are local so would come to us and get all the details. I want to get…
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Feeling my partner and his family have really inconsiderate
This weekend at the last minute we agreed to let my partners cousin and gf stay at ours as there was a family party. Having them stay has been a massive ball ache! We have a 2 bed hse and a toddler so have had to transfer her bed into our room and the hse isn't ours. We went to the party last night but I have hurt my back…
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Lasting Power of Attorney Instructions.
I made an LPA and appointed 3 attorneys acting jointly and severally. I have a question regarding an instruction I have specified. I want to modify this instruction. Is there some way that I can reword the instruction, document it and give the attorneys the new instruction without having to go to the expense of cancelling…
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Is a 16 year age gap such a bad thing?
I reached that stage in my life which I feel most women will be able to relate to. The clock is ticking, time to find a partner to settle down with someone and start a family stage. My life has solely been relationship free due to quite a demanding career. There has been short relationships, albeit nothing too serious. At…
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What's the worst wedding you've ever been to?
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Planning to live together - how to split bills with big earning difference?
Hi My boyfriend and I are considering moving in together sometime next year (private rented). This would be straightforward except our salaries are totally different - I earn at least 3 times as much as him. In terms of our relationship it's all fine - but I'm looking at practicalities of living together in a way that is…
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Am I wrong !
My partner just informed me he spent £450 on a coin for himself ...we went Xmas shopping on the weekend and when I asked how much we could spend on Xmas present for the 4 kids we have he said he only had 150...he then comes home in the week and tells me he bought a coin for 450....when I asked where he got the money from…
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Christmas present for new mum something useful!
Hello, Im trying to work out what to buy my wife who is a new mum to our son. He will be 4 months at Christmas. We are on a budget and not really doing proper presents this year but would like to get her something sub £50ish that she will make use of. Any ideas??
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Have you suffered from not having a will? Tell us
Hi everyone, We’d really like to hear from any Forumites who have experienced the effects that not having a will can cause. If you’re happy to share your story, please post in the thread below. If you’ve seen any relevant threads or posts elsewhere on the forum, please do share the links. We’re looking to do a feature…
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Money Moral Dilemma: Should I share the vouchers from my complaint win?
This week's MoneySaver who wants advice asks... After a hellish flight, I complained about the service. My partner at the time said that we wouldn't get anywhere but now, after we've broken up, I've been sent a £200 voucher. Should I share it, even though I did all the legwork? Unfortunately the MSE team can't always…
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New school uniform
Hi my dd 15 and ds 11 school this week have told us there going to introduce a more practical uniform and get rid of the old uniform. The school had discussions last term with students parents teachers and govners. What's people's opinion? New uniform School jumper School polo shirt School trousers School shoes or plain…
