Thursday, Apr 29 2010
Very Interesting Article from Mail Online
Lawyers charged frail Alzheimer’s couple £44,400
By Liz Phillips
An elderly, frail couple were charged a swingeing £44,400 by lawyers who handled their simple finances for four years when they were no longer capable of looking after themselves.
Their case exposes a gaping loophole in the legal system, which leaves [...]
This may not the most obvious thought when you consider meeting your maker or whatever else it is you claim to do, but what will happen to your Facebook account when you go? Will it linger on with no further posts or comments or will someone post something to let everyone know.
This obviously worries James [...]
It’s a well known fact that the intestacy (what happens to your estate if you have a will) laws and rules are so far out of date as to be almost embarrassing. While we live in UK plc with one third of people not married or single, over 40% of children are now in an [...]
UK government steals 3000 homes – legally
More and more people must sell their homes to pay their care home costs. Those who have paid tax and have assets over £23,500 must pay the full cost. Those who have less assets get their whole bill paid by the government. The message is simple; do nothing and [...]
Probate – first actions
If someone close to you has died and you know you’re going to be an executor and trustee of their will, there are some immediate action items you need to contemplate and deal with quickly.
Check the house
Particularly if the person who has died was living by themselves you need to make sure [...]