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Basic LPA questions
Hello everyone. I'm a bit stressed at the moment. People are pushing me towards having an LPA made for my elderly Mother. It's not something I've gone through before and the costs involved worry me, I'm barely working full time and I have my own bills to pay without the added expense of fees (£82 for each type of LPA) and…
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Proof of a decree absolute
I will be getting married for the 3rd time, is a copy of your decree absolute from the 1st marriage required or just from the last marriage?
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Self employed partner unable to work, hit me with your stories, tips, advice, support and experience
I'm hoping for some advise from someone who may have gone through a similar situation, and has any advice. My partner is self-employed however has been extremely ill recently, and has been in hospital for a short while. He is unlikely to be able to work at all in the coming weeks, and likely a number of months. It also…
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Divorce when I have no money
Situation is this - Husband works full time and earns £40k before tax. I am a stay at home mum. I returned to work briefly when my youngest started school on a temp contract, but have been unable to find work that fits around school/husband's erratic work hours since, so I'm back to being a stay at home mum (no family…
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Advice for whether legal services are required for administration of death
My brother in law died recently, single, lived in owned flat, one surviving relative (my husband). No known will left. We were thinking of using the Coop Legal Services for Probate etc. Is this a necessary service and has anyone had experience with this service?
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'No spend' Halloween costumes?
Do you or your kids dress up at Halloween? Do you have any free or very cheap costume ideas? I'll start: basic makeup can go a long way. The last couple of years I've tried illusion makeup, for example, by drawing a second set of eyes, nose and mouth on my face. There's a lot of inspiration on Instagram (@mimles and…
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Proof of marital status?
My late father's pension provider in France has requested my 80 year old mother proves she has not remarried and asked for a proof of marital status form, handwritten, dated within 3 months. We have no idea where or how to find and provide such a document, can anyone advise please?
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Proof of Life notary
My mother needs a proof of life notary signed for her late husband's French pension, banks and GP's are not doing this service anymore, we cannot find anywhere with reasonable charges (London prices!) to do this, can anyone help please?
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Guidance to open discussions with ageing parents about possible care costs and decision making
Hey My sister and I are in our 40's. Our parents are in their mid to late 70s. We all get on well and see and support each other often. We all have mortgages. My parents are considering moving to be nearer to myself and my sister. My sister and I live 20 mins away from each other. Our parents an hour and half drive away. I…
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School birthday parties - what's the 101?
Hey everyone, our son has just started reception and as we sort of expected has had some party invites... Already sbout 5 in the short space of time he's been there! I believe it's school policy that the hosts have to invite everyone in reception. So, thus far as nor our son or I knew any of the children who's party it was…
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Care Home Fees and Social Services
Try to keep it simple -Mum is now in care early days - they have to find her another permanent place - she cannot get CHC funding So Social Services will do finance assessment I am daughter live in our home for 40 years- I do have LPA on health and finance The Mandatory Disregard rule as I do not want to be chucked out of…
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Online divorce
Hi there, Has anyone had any experience (either good or bad) of an online/quickie divorce? The situation is that the couple separated two years ago. Both have split finances and bought new properties and maintenance has been agreed and is being paid. There is one child in question who resides with mum and stays at dad's…
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Can my ex move her bf in when house is joint owned?
HiCan she? Does she have to get my permission? Tia
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Divorce - splitting assets?
My wife and I seperated 12 years ago. We lived and worked in our business, which she owned before I came along. My name was never added to anything to do with it. I was, for all intents and purposes, an employee and a lodger. When we seperated I was left with nothing aside from a bag of clothes and some bits and pieces. No…
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How much keep to ask for?
My child will be graduating and coming back home next year and has asked how much keep will be. Is there a “norm”? What should I ask for?
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Relationship difficulties
I've (31m) always classed the relationship with my girlfriend (29f) as very close, she has a 9 year old daughter and for the past 2 years i've been co parenting with her. Fast forward I have 2 children 12/10 whom have come back to live with me (Dad), of which I'm elated about. However it's causing issues between us with…
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Cheap and simple
Does anyone offer a VERY basic method, cheap as possible (pre paid) I don’t even want a gathering, friends and family can meet up in a pub if they want. Just somebody to pick me up from home or hospital and take me away ? I am happy to donate my body/organs if that helps and would prefer an environmentally friendly method…
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Partner to move in
Hi folks. After being in a 32yr relationship (not married) my partner and I drifted apart and we sold our 3 bed semi and split the difference 50/50. I have bought a flat and have £65k mortgage now. I have also met another woman who I am really fond of and we have already started discussing she moving in with me. She has a…
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Money Moral Dilemma: Should my friend pay his ex back for the phone she got him as a gift?
This week's MoneySaver who wants advice asks... A good friend of mine just broke up with his girlfriend. A few months back, she insisted on buying him a new smartphone for his birthday that cost almost £600. Now they've broken up, she's demanding he give her the money for it. He offered to give her the phone, but she says…
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