-
Equity Release - what happens next
My father took out an equity release on their house a few years ago. Not great but he got a good income from it for 20 odd years. He just passed away leaving my mother in the house. We're planning what to do next which may involve her leaving the house. My first questions: What if she moves into a care home and the house…
-
To transfer deeds or not?
Hi all, I've been searching lots and have come across lots of threads but still am not 100% on the best course of action...this is my situation.. My mum has incurable cancer and at the moment we don't know how long she has left. She had already done her will, and in that leaves her flat (worth approx £80k) to myself and my…
-
Some of our older readers may find this interesting?
http://oldfortyfives.com/TakeMeBackToTheFifties.htm :grouphug::easter_os
-
Valuing shares and/or unit trusts
I would like to know if there is a standard method of valuation of these investments following the settling of an Estate. The pared down facts are these: * Relly died and left unit trusts in Hargreaves Lansdowne. * We already had an account with that company so, in correspondence with the executor, agreed to having our…
-
Aloe Vera Plants
I am looking for aloe vera plants - freebie if possible, I am in the Crawley - West Sussex Area and would be grateful if I can have them. I am willing to pay for postage if need be. thanks
-
Will queries.
FIL asked us to pick him some of the DIY will kits for him and his wife. We did this and he told us what he wanted put in them. I was putting it all on the computer so we could run through the details. But when we went back he had already done them. I just know they wont be worded properly and possibly not even signed for…
-
Shares in estate
I am in the process of sorting out my mother in laws estate. She has paper shares (Certificates) in 3 companies. My qustion is what is the most cost effective way of selling these shares? Many thanks
-
Ruby Wedding
This is coming up in a couple of months and I am completely stuck for a present for SWMBO Any good ideas? Any ladies been given an unforgettable gift?
-
Dentists/opticians
Can I ask if you pay for dentists and glasses if you're on the basic state pension ?
-
savings limit whilst on benefits
both my husband and myself are on incapacity benefit and were wondering what is the upper amount of savings we can have. thanks
-
State pension changes?
Has anyone gained the faintest glimmer from today's chitter chatter what the plan is for changes to the SRP? Will it mean that those already retired and not eligible for PC, but who may be on less than the basic of £97 pw will be second class citizens compared to those who will retire on the new flat rate of £140/155/a bit…
-
private medical scans
Dear MSE colleagues, I wondered if any of you had paid for a private medical, maybe including a CT scan or similar?. I have visited my GP in the last year re my health concerns, and was later referred to a consultant at my local hospital where I undertook further tests. Despite assurances that all appeared well, I still…
-
tv aeriel problem
My 80 year old friend is without his Tv as builders have dislodged the outside aeriel in his block of flats, they wont fix it as it "being a block of flats and not a house they are not allowed to do a repair"Thats what I've been told! The local council(Borough of Newham) put me in touch with Swan housing who put me in…
-
Returning a Freedom Pass
I've recently had an operation to help with my disability and feel I no longer need my Freedom Pass. I just wondered how can you return the pass & what do you say when it's returned. I don't want to accused of fraud and just wondered if anyone has any advice.
-
Over 50's holidays
I am well qualified for these, but if I want to book would have a problem as OH is a lot younger. Does anyone know if these can be booked as long as one of you is over 50 or do both of you have to have reached that age?
-
Lasting Power of Attorney for Care Home resident
My husband is in a care home and has, among other things, dementia. I need a Lasting Power of Attorney in order to arrange his matters, and pretty quickly. I do have a power of attorney, but not an official one: it's in German for a start (hubby is German) but certified by a British notary. Hubby would sign anything I tell…
-
NHS reforms
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/8446782/Patients-are-denied-high-cost-drugs-by-NHS-trusts.html "The Department of Health stressed, however, that GPs are “independent contractors and are not obliged to follow PCTs’ suggestions”. “Doctors should prescribe medicines based on clinical need. They should involve…
-
Transferring ISA - No New Money
Sadly late last year I was made redundant and have little chance of getting another job, being a 61 year old woman - so my only income now will be my state pension:-( This means there is no way I shall be able to save any new money for the forseeable future and most probably will have to dip into my savings just to get…
-
Loveless marriage
-
Will query
My mum passed away on Friday and we are now in the process of sorting out the funeral and things, she left a will leaving everything to my stepfather - good so far, there isn't alot, a £2000 life policy for burial and there mobile bungalow - which there are no deeds for - as it is still classed as a caravan - there was…
