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OPG Fees
Hello. I am seeking help in appealing against and opposing the new fees recently introduced by the OPG in respect of Deputies (appointed by the Court of Protection). The fees are payable from the accounts of the vulnerable person. In my case, in which I act as Deputy for a family member, the annual fee charged by the OPG…
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Cataloging a relatives book collection
Bit of a strange one.......an academic relative has just passed away and he had expressed a desire that his book collection (mainly scientific and physics-related books) be given to a good home. I have a couple of days to attempt to catalogue as many of these books as possible. I'd like to use a barcode scanner (or…
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Brantano Shoes - Silver Saver event next week
Hi all - hope I'm putting this in the right place, but mods, please feel free to move if required (I suppose it could go on the "grabbit" board, or the "charities" board)! Brantano Shoes are having what they're calling a "Silver Saver" event next week (23rd to 29th April) where they're giving 20% off all ranges, for…
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Dementia treatment in the UK vs Germany -- my story
Thought I'd tell this story as it may help others. My husband, a German citizen, was diagnosed with dementia. He had to retire early at age 60 and came to live with me in the UK. I ended up as his full-time carer; the dementia got worse and worse over the years. He was in treatment at the National Hospital for Neurology…
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Mother giving half her ownership to church
As much as I would like to strangle her right now, I am desperate for answers on this topic. A lawyer told me she can revoke this half ownership at anytime by looking at her will, so to protect me, my daughter and grandchildren, I must do something. Not sure if I should take a loan out on a house against the house that is…
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Pct chc win
Is this the landmark decision that has been needed for years? http://www.itv.com/news/meridian/2012-04-20/family-wins-care-home-refund/ Will this bring to an end all the misery for families or will there still be the hypocritical denial of responsibilities by the NHS PCT's and the wasted public funds by the NHS PCT's and…
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Can anyone settle an argument please
My hubby and I were having a bit of an argument can any body settle it. :mad: If I was left a property last year from my mother is he intitled to half share?? Cheers
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Pension credit - savings credit
Can anyone enlighten me regarding Savings Credit. How do you know if you are eligible? Do they take into account your savings, as it is supposed to be a reward, perhaps they don't care how much you have. I have just retired with full state pension and will be getting a small company pension Any advice welcome
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Making a Will on Benefit
How can I write a will on benefits. I can't afford a lawyer and such ? Thanks
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Making new wills
Apologies if this is in the wrong part of the forum. We are planning on making new wills as our old ones are now out of date, but have been shocked at the cost involved to make them. We have been recommended that making a Discretionary Wills Trust is a good idea, and also becoming Tenants in Common. I've come across an…
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Care Home Fees - family home being treated as capital??
Hi I hope I am in the right place. I have been posting on another part of this site and something has come up that has made me wonder if we are doing the right thing. Facts: Dad is in a care home suffering from Alzheimer's Disease. He has been there since early 2010. He gets no help towards the cost from the NHS because he…
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How to cope when a child emigrates
We heard yesterday that dd and her dh and our two grandchildren are going to australia in just six months time and we don`t blame them at all. We have such a good relationship with the children (4 and 2) and I want to know how I can stop this tearing my heart out. Dh and I don`t fly any more and going by boat is so…
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Any recommendations for mail order catalogue for clothes?
I'm wondering if anyone has any recommendations for a mail order catalogue that does nice quality/style clothes for a young 60s female? I don't mean latest fashion but something that a young at heart 60ish person would wear rather than something my 87 year old mother would wear. Also any recommendations for jeans. I have a…
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Financial abuse of an elderly relative
Please excuse what will be a long & rambling post, but I could do with some advice. The background is that 14 years ago, after the death of his wife, my Father in Law moved down from the North of England to live 5 minutes away from us in a housing association flat which he owns without a mortgage. My husband's other…
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Mother keeps having money stolen
My 88 yr old Mother has recently lost some money again from her bungalow. It is all a bit of a mystery, but she doesn't seem to be vigilant enough to manage cash in the house. She is insistent at having about £250-£500 cash available for independence, although she rarely needs large amounts and we can nip out to a nearby…
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Care Home Fee Increase
I would be grateful if anyone has some advice. My father is currently in a Private care home in Scotland and has been resident there for one year. Last year his Care home fees increased by 4.79% and this year they have increased By 8.75% due to an annual review which means we are now having to pay an extra £230-00 a month…
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Car Insurance?
When you retired did your car insurance go up or down because you no longer worked for a living?
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Big Button Corded telephone
Anyone know of any cheap deals for a big button corded telephone?
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Gifting a house to my son
I am thinking of giving a house that my wife and I own to my son. He has rented the property from us with his partner and children. He is now unemployed and having difficulty getting work; he is in his late thirties. We now live in Spain. I need to know what the implications would be in respect to Tax etc for both my son…
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Nursing home dilemma - when Mum moves is my brother homeless?
Need some advice from the experts please. Shortly after my father passed (October 2003) my Mum found she couldn't manage at home alone due to her poor health (severe arthritis and mobility problems). As she lives in a large house we decided my brother and his family (wife + 2 kids) would move in with her. He rented his own…
