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POA nightmare
I've had a POA in place for my mum who now has advanced dementia. She had to move into a care home about 18 months ago and her house went on the market. Once it sold she had quite a lot of money in her bank, well over the £85k protection threshold. So, I set about trying, and failing, to open new accounts for her. Banks…
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Split from Partner - Money Issues and House Problem
Good afternoon, I was wondering if anybody could offer some advice on my situation. I have split from my partner and we have two kids and a mortgage together. My partner has told me that he is struggling for money and struggling to pay his bills and we may have to sell the house. I know however he cannot force me to sell…
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Cutting out TV package and TV licence, what do the family think?
I'm doing a huge spring clean of my finances to focus on paying off my car finance early by the end of the year (18 months to go on paper.) I currently have Sky superfast broadband and a standard TV package with multiroom in my bedroom as well as the living room. I'm debating scrapping the TV package and cutting out my TV…
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Deputyship Application
My father in law has had a stroke and lacks mental capacity. He has no LPA in place. His sons are making enquiries about deputyship but have been told it takes 12 months. What do we do in the meantime to manage his finances?
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Private Hospital treatment
Hi I don't know if I am doing this in the right section. I had a car accident 7 months ago and fractured my leg the hospital that I was under did not take good care of me. My fractured had become a non healing fracture. I have transferred my self to a different hospital GP did urgent refferal. But new hospital does not…
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applying and processing divorce outside uk
can an application be made outside the uk for divorce, also can the same be progressed outside the uk.
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D81 Income with overtime
We’re looking at the D81 form but can’t find guidance about the net figure, is it for your basic salary for that year or the previous year or expected for that year with or without overtime? It’s a bit vague.
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Compensation claim on behalf of deceased
Relative passed away in hospital and a narrative verdict was given . One family member wants to sue and has pursued solicitors. No-one else is interested . However would they be the one that the money was paid out to and not next of kin . Any knowledge of this please.
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Lasting Power of Attorney for a married couple
1) Does each partner in a marriage need their own LPA or can just one LPA be nominated to act jointly for the couple? 2) After completing all of the docs and registering a LPA, What happens if the LPA's own personal circumstances change in such as change of address, do we need to do the registration again or will they…
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A random stream of consciousness - apologies in advance!
Hello all. I’m not
really sure what the purpose of this post is really, other than to vent some
feelings to strangers and talk about things I guess I don’t feel able to talk
to to anyone else, so apologies in advance if this is in any way self-indulgent! I have every reason to
be completely happy with life, and I am. I’m…
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Divorce and rights - unusual situation
Partner and I married 20 years. I ended it jan 1st. my parents pay my accommodation and have done since before I met and married him. He gained a roof over his head and he has not been responsible for any household bills whilst married to me. Neither of us named on tenancy. It’s coming up to 3 months and he still not left.…
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Help following separation due to domestic abuse, fleeing the house and agreeing terms of sale
Hi everyone, Apologies but I have also posted this in the housing forum as I wasn't sure where it was best to write... This is my first time posting; please accept my apologies if this is long winded. I separated from my ex-partner last year. Following 10 years of domestic abuse, and recent psychological and emotional…
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Split up with partner - arranging finances
Hi, I've just split up with my partner, it's amicable but I'm staying in the house and she's moving out. I've agreed to pay her for the money she's spent on the house and was looking to do it on a monthly basis. Understandably she was looking to have it formalised in case things become less amicable. My question is short…
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Budget 2023: Childcare support to be boosted for children from nine months
Parents of children as young as nine months in England are to be offered up to 30-hours of free Government-funded childcare each week. Meanwhile, parents who get universal credit will see the maximum amount they can claim for childcare costs raised. Both announcements form a package of new measures designed to help…
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Do I need to change Power of Attorney?
Back in 2005 both of my parents gave Enduring Power of Attorney to myself and the other parent. Mum died a couple of years ago and, as she was always the 'admin person' in their relationship, I have since taken over that role. I have rarely been asked to produce the EPA (which hasn't been registered, as I don't believe it…
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Missing LPA activation key
I’m an attorney for my wife’s recently registered LPAs. She received the stamped LPAs and activation keys (for both health and finance) ok, but I only received one notification / activation key (for health) as the attorney. We contacted the OPG who believe the letter containing the activation key for the financial LPA has…
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Is it illegal to dispose of props?
My son has a garage but no car. He allowed an amateur dramatics group to store their props there for a tiny (I think it was £50) annual fee. They have had the use of the garage for about four years, however they only paid the fee once and have never used any of the props. The AD group has now disbanded. He has emailed the…
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Irish passport and marriage
Hi all Ive just got married a couple of weeks ago 👏 and want to double barrel my name (I have a daughter from previous relationship so want to keep my original name for her sake but also take my husbands name) my question is that I am Irish, have an Irish passport so can I change my name by deed poll in the UK for villa,…
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overseas marriage
hi is nikkah (islamic marriage) is automatically registered in uk upon naturalisation of couple. in case of divorce what happens to assets including house? are they equally split
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Power of Attorney
Hello, hope all are well My Father and Mother have POA for each other. Sadly my Father was diagnosed with Dementia and Alzheimers few months ago. My Mother is presently caring for him and also paying for care help to come to their home. We don't think she can manage much longer really and sadly we have all discussed the…
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