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What is the latest state of play on Care Home planning etc?

Spivved1987 · 2024-03-03 17:57:32

I made my will a good few years ago, and it puts the house (split 50:50) into a Trust on the first death etc etc. However a Saga communication I have just received says that Local Authorities may very well (why can't any of these commentaries state a position outright? It's always may or could be, never is) treat a…

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OldMusicGuy Posts: 1,768 Forumite

5 March 2024 at 7:17PM

If you are doing care home planning, make sure you understand immediate care needs annuities. These can be very helpful in funding continuing care and are tax free if paid direct to the care provider. This has been very helpful in funding my FiL's care home fees and ensuring he doesn't run out of money. A specialist product and not right for everyone but important to at least consider.

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