Death of grandparent…

kipsterno1

On another point does your Grandad have a LPA in place? If not you should seriously think of arranging one. I know you have a lot on your plate at the moment but it is a relatively simple online process that could make dealing with future issues much easier.

LibbyL92

kipsterno1 said:

On another point does your Grandad have a LPA in place? If not you should seriously think of arranging one. I know you have a lot on your plate at the moment but it is a relatively simple online process that could make dealing with future issues much easier.

No, but I think it’s definitely a conversation that needs to happen. Is it free to do? Everyone I have spoken to have said it cost quite a lot of money. (We don’t really have the money)

LibbyL92

la531983 said:

LibbyL92 said:

Voyager2002 said:

For the council tax, get hold of an elected councillor to sort out the problem.

So just google Newham elected councillor and email them to explain the above? 

Not quite

https://mgov.newham.gov.uk/mgWardMap.aspx?z=1&VW=LIST&PIC=0

Work out which ward he is in and then email all three

Just want to you thank. It worked! Three of them contacted me today and the manager from the council tax office has resolved the issue. It is such a huge weight lifted. I am incredibly grateful. 

Sea_Shell

Were they also paying home insurance from the closed account, or was it paid in full.

Double check along with the renewal date.

RAS

LibbyL92 said:

kipsterno1 said:

On another point does your Grandad have a LPA in place? If not you should seriously think of arranging one. I know you have a lot on your plate at the moment but it is a relatively simple online process that could make dealing with future issues much easier.

No, but I think it’s definitely a conversation that needs to happen. Is it free to do? Everyone I have spoken to have said it cost quite a lot of money. (We don’t really have the money)

£82 on line with the gov.uk site but there are reductions in some cases.

LibbyL92

RAS said:

LibbyL92 said:

kipsterno1 said:

On another point does your Grandad have a LPA in place? If not you should seriously think of arranging one. I know you have a lot on your plate at the moment but it is a relatively simple online process that could make dealing with future issues much easier.

No, but I think it’s definitely a conversation that needs to happen. Is it free to do? Everyone I have spoken to have said it cost quite a lot of money. (We don’t really have the money)

£82 on line with the gov.uk site but there are reductions in some cases.

Great! And it doesn’t need a solicitor? 

LibbyL92

Sea_Shell said:

Were they also paying home insurance from the closed account, or was it paid in full.

Double check along with the renewal date.

Good question - I will need to look into this and find out. I think my next step is going to contact the bank and see a list of payments that were going out. Really need to get on top of this. 

I hadn’t realised how much my nan did in terms of the admin side of things. 

Is there a trying else you recommend on doing?

I do know I am now the sole executor of his will. Is there anything you recommend I do to make things easier when the time comes? (Long may it be years from now, but it has really worried me)

Brambling

LibbyL92 said:

£82 on line with the gov.uk site but there are reductions in some cases.

Great! And it doesn’t need a solicitor? 

No you can do it for him, there are two a financial one and a health one both £82. You can go on line for the forms but I believe you have to print them off for signatures.  Make sure you follow instructions about the order and date of signatures or they will send them back.

RAS

LibbyL92 said:

RAS said:

LibbyL92 said:

kipsterno1 said:

On another point does your Grandad have a LPA in place? If not you should seriously think of arranging one. I know you have a lot on your plate at the moment but it is a relatively simple online process that could make dealing with future issues much easier.

No, but I think it’s definitely a conversation that needs to happen. Is it free to do? Everyone I have spoken to have said it cost quite a lot of money. (We don’t really have the money)

£82 on line with the gov.uk site but there are reductions in some cases.

Great! And it doesn’t need a solicitor? 

No. If necessary he can complete on line, print off and send in. But he needs someone who can confirm that he has mental capacity to make decisions. Do not try to fudge this, if anyone has expressed concern, you need someone who can make a professional decision as to his capacity at that time.

But please understand that your grandparent is entitled to make decisions that are not in their best interests, as long as they are not a danger to themselves or others.

LibbyL92

RAS said:

LibbyL92 said:

RAS said:

LibbyL92 said:

kipsterno1 said:

On another point does your Grandad have a LPA in place? If not you should seriously think of arranging one. I know you have a lot on your plate at the moment but it is a relatively simple online process that could make dealing with future issues much easier.

No, but I think it’s definitely a conversation that needs to happen. Is it free to do? Everyone I have spoken to have said it cost quite a lot of money. (We don’t really have the money)

£82 on line with the gov.uk site but there are reductions in some cases.

Great! And it doesn’t need a solicitor? 

No. If necessary he can complete on line, print off and send in. But he needs someone who can confirm that he has mental capacity to make decisions. Do not try to fudge this, if anyone has expressed concern, you need someone who can make a professional decision as to his capacity at that time.

But please understand that your grandparent is entitled to make decisions that are not in their best interests, as long as they are not a danger to themselves or others.

So I have some concerns about his memory, which has come to light since my nan has died. This could change things.