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Carehome LA financial assessment
My mother after a head injury was moved to a care home after several months in hospital. The Carehome LA Financial Assessment is coming up as she cannot speak clearly etc - I have been nominated to complete this call for her. 1) Do I need to provide all bank statements /accounts etc?2) Incoming /outgoings again do I need…
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Enduring Power of Attorney and addresses
My wife and I have Enduring Power of Attorney for each other (not registered yet, thankfully). We created them when we lived at a previous address. Can they still be registered and used if necessary despite having the old address on them? Or do we need to creat new LPAs?If this post is in the wrong place, please move it!
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Do I owe my ex partner money from house sale?
Hi All. I will try to keep this simple. In 1997 I bought a house with the money my parents left me. It was for myself, my partner and our two young children to live in. The house was in my name only and I had no mortgage. It was a doer upper and my partner, myself (and a friend) did the work to make it habitable for us. In…
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Can someone dispose of my belongings if I moved out? Advice please.
Hi hope this is the right section to post this in. Wondered if anyone knows if a person can legally or what can be done if my ex dispose of some of my belongings in here house. Short story we lived together in a rented place but her brother and 2 other people were also staying there still are. When we split I moved fairly…
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Understanding dads will
My older brother has said our dads will states the family home can’t be sold unless the proceeds go to the purchase of another family home, he says it was put in place to protect my youngest brother who can’t take care of himself. (Due to an unwillingness to work or do anything productive) I’ve read over the will and can’t…
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Divorce / Finance Agreement
I have been divorced now for a few years and it was an amicable split. Property was sold and profits split without the need for solicitors etc. I have been advised that I need a "clean break" agreement or something similar to avoid my ex-husband being able to claim anything from me in the future e.g. a portion of…
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So very cross with my best friend. Am I over thinking?
2 days ago my brother died. It was very sudden and unexpected. He lived alone and we were alerted by a neighbour who rang to say his curtains had not been opened and he was not answering the door. Obviously all the extended family were contacted and informed and I also rang some mutual friends to let them know. I am not…
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Amending a financial consent order
Hi we had our consent order approved last month but there was no mention of spousal maintenance on the order, can anyone advise the route to amend this as we simply want the order to state the agreed amount and the duration of payments , I did try via slip rule but they rejected this approach stating it’s needs to be…
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School uniform grants: check NOW if you can cut costs by up to £200 with support from your council
If you're on certain benefits, such as Universal Credit, you may be able to get up to £200 to put toward the cost of your child's school uniform in the form of a non-repayable grant. We've pulled together a list of the councils that offer the support – but go quick, as some of the deadlines are fast approaching. School…
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Adult Child - Fair Rate for Board
My eldest son is 26 and recently started his first full time job after graduating from University. He went to a locat Uni where he did a degree followed by a masters degree. He then also did a teacher training degree and had two years out. We supported him through all this and he stayed at home as well. During all this…
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Help needed, Do I sell my house, clear the debt and start again??
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At Premier Inn - up to 2 kids under 16 eat for free with adult breakfast
Premier Inn At Premier Inn, you can enjoy their all-you-can-eat Breakfast for just £9.99 and up to two kids under 16 eat for free. More information can be found here.
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Tax help - Brother and his family living with us temporarily
Hi Everyone, Firstly thank you to all who can offer me some guidance with this, your time and contribution is most appreciated! My situation, currently living with my Brother, Sister-in-Law and their three children alongside with my wife. They are with us temporarily until their Visa's are ready for the them to emigrate…
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Purezza - Children under the age of 10 get free pizza at Purezza with every adults meal.
Purezza Children under the age of 10 get free pizza at Purezza with every adults meal. Offer valid all day, every day. More information can be found here.
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School Fine
Hi all, We unfortunately had to take our kids out of school during term time. We were advised this would incur a fine and have received a notice from the local authority on paying the fine. Just wanted to check, are there any timescales/deadline for local authorities in issuing the fine itself or required duration where…
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Power of Attorney
I have been registered as Lasting Power of Attorney for my mum. It says on the letters that I should notify DWP and tax office. Is this with regards to my mum or for me. I get tax credits, but am I right in thinking being an LPA won't affect my benefits? TIA
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Buying Ex out of mortgage
I have managed to secure a mortgage in my own name to be able to buy my ex out of her share of the equity about 9K is coming from the mortgage and the rest from my parents. We have been split for nearly 9 months now but not yet divorced or any financial agreements, I'm just wondering before I start the process, say I buy…
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MSE guide: School uniform MoneySaving tips
Get prepared for the next school term with the MSE Guide: 👔 School uniform MoneySaving tips 👔 It includes cheap supermarket sets, Government grants, when to hit the sales, secondhand options and more. Got any tips of your own to add? Please drop 'em below. Thank you.
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Deputyship - can I do the application myself?
My partner has suddenly and unexpectedly lost capacity. Unfortunately we do not have a POA for him and I do not have access to his finances to pay for his care bills. I am looking into obtaining deputyship for him and have received quotes of £568 for the Cop3 assessment to be carried out and between £1500 pounds and £2000…
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Money Moral Dilemma: Should I help pay my boyfriend's travel costs if we move further from his work?
This week's MoneySaver who wants advice asks... I'm looking to buy or rent a house 15 miles nearer to where I work so I spend less time and money on commuting. But my boyfriend, who wants to move in with me as the contract on the flat he rents is ending, says he'll end up spending more time and money commuting as he'll be…
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