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Care fees, self-funding and other parent moving house
Apologies if this has been covered in another thread but I couldn't find an answer to the specific questions I have and would value guidance/input on these. My parents have found themselves in a situation where my father is now facing an ongoing care requirement post stroke and they have just over than £50k of savings so…
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Cohabitation Agreements in Scotland - Sole property owner advice
Hi all, Just looking for some cohabitation advice relating to
property and law within Scotland. Over the last couple of years I’ve been through divorce and have
just bought my own mortgage property. I’m
lucky that I have a significant deposit on the house at £200k on a £350k house. I’ve been dating and staying with…
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Money Moral Dilemma: Should I pay more towards our household costs?
This week's MoneySaver who wants advice asks... I moved in with my partner in 2016. He said he was happy to continue paying the bills himself as the house is his mum's, so we don't have a mortgage or pay rent - but he pays the mortgage on his mum's bungalow, which he built. He's now started moaning about his outgoings, so…
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3k gifting to family members
Hello, Are son and daughter in-laws eligible for the 3k gifting allowance? Or is it limited to children and grandchildren? Thanks in advance
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Divorce - is this a fair settlement?
Hi all, i'm a newbie at this, and guess what... divorce too. Hoping there's someone on here is more experienced at divorce than I am. I'm here, cap in hand, seeking opinions on whether my separation/divorce plan is a sound one, or if i'm missing something obvious, or if i'm being a tool. Here's the background (i'll try and…
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Flag Identification please.
I have no idea which board would be most appropriate for this query but I'll leave it here as this is a busy board with many views. Can anyone tell me what this multicoloured flag signifies? It flies outside a JLR manufacturing plant, usually next to a LGBT rainbow flag so I don't think it's for that.
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Christmas guilt
Hi all - just wanted to put this down in writing not expecting any kind of resolution per se, but just as an outlet! It's that time of year again when Christmas plans are being discussed. I have a wife, two kids (aged 9 and 7) and last year, we hosted both sets of parents at ours for the big day. My father has dementia,…
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Care homes fees and £23250 limit
In a nutshell my mother in law is in a care home aged 89 and has been for 5/6 years. She has dementia and receives some extra money for this. Currently paying for her own fees with some help from the state. She has reached the £23,250 limit and we have been told rightly or wrongly that this money can no longer been used to…
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Would land registry accept two marriage certs for third name change?
Ok, sorry for the confusing title. Basically, when I bought my house with my ex husband it was under my maiden name. Since we got divorced I haven't changed it back simply because of time/effort/money. I've had the register updated to remove him and only I remain albeit under maiden name identity, the solicitor said if I…
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Marriage and Capital Gains Tax
My partner and I have decided to marry. We have been together for a long time but ran two households for years as we both had young children living at home and it was more convenient at the time. We currently live in my house which is in my sole name, and will continue to do so. The long term plan is to sell her house,…
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Relationship breakdown - Property advice needed
I’m seeking some advice as to where I stand. Me and my girlfriend are currently going through a split. We
have lived together for the last 5 years, I paid the initial 10% deposit on the
house and I’m the only one named on the Title Deeds and the outstanding
mortgage. They have a child who’s 14 from a previous relationship…
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Getting divorced and struggling to leave my mortgaged property due to husband
My husband and I split up in January and we've been discussing for months what to do with the house. Neither of us can take it on so we are going to sell, however; he is stubborn and keeps holding off on letting me instruct an estate agent and I am at my wits end with it all. I am not getting anything from the sale of the…
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change of name on house deeds
I have just gone back to my maiden name. So now in the process of notifying everyone . But I seem to have become stuck at how to change the name on the deeds of my house without paying. I have a uk passport in my maiden name. But just doing a google search, it seems have to use a Conveyancer any advise please
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Is there a way to find out if someone has passed away?
A friend, where we had no mutual friends, has suddenly stopped responding. Phone goes to voicemail and no response from email. Said person has no social media presence that I can find. Wondering if there is some public obituary or death certificate record where I can type in a name and find someone.
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Lasting Power of Attorney Advice
I'm arranging a Lasting Power of Attorney (both for finance and health/welfare) for my mother next week via a solicitor. I've carried out a fair bit of research but would greatly appreciate any feedback from someone who has already has a Lasting Power of Attorney. The most important point I came across was not to tick the…
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Care costs and the loss of your home and the bulk of your savings
This question is in relation to my 85 year old widowed mother
who currently is in good health and lives in her own home, albeit with some
equity release on the property. If she had to go into care, I understand that “if your
capital is under £23,250, you will pay what you can afford from your own
income, and the local…
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Is this Financial Abuse?
After my divorce I was left with a court order that was not enforceable, and a huge litigation loan debt. To pay the litigation loan debt (my solicitors organised this to pay their fees) I had to sell the house, but it was in joint names with my ex husband and he refused to consent to instructing estate agents, I had to…
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Options available if you can’t buy your ex out.
Hi guys first hearing fast approaching and going in as a LIP. Property was bought under RTB and still in exception period. Received a without prejudice offer about 7-8 months ago. Taking into considering she left the property after 1 year from purchase and was not on the tenancy but that’s another issue. She offered 30% of…
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Single Parent (Living Alone) - Seizures and caring for a Young Child
Good Evening All. I was wondering if anyone might have any suggestions, experiences or links to potential support which can be put in-place with regards to how a single parent, diagnosed with non-epileptic attack disorder, can safely care for a young child (3 years old) whilst living alone. I m looking for charities, alarm…
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HOW TO INCREASE MY SOCIAL CIRCLE
Hi Folks As we are getting older and older, do you find that your
social circle is getting smaller and smaller? If so, what things do you do to increase or at least
maintain your social life? Any advice greatly appreciated. Thank You
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