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Volume 4 Issue 5
Features
IN PRACTICE
Claiming attendance allowance An ombudsman report
In this edition we focus on a recent investigation by the Local Government Ombudsman into a complaint made against Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council in relation to an elderly couple who had been admitted to a nursing home in the borough.
Local Authorities Protecting mentally incapacitated adults
Guardianship and Declaratory Relief
Prefunded long term care insurance
To begin with long term care insurance is a concept rather than a specific product. It can most easily be defined as a financial solution to help meet the cost of prolonged non acute nursing needed in the event of a chronic disability.
STATUTORY WILLS - A CASE STUDY
Mrs Jones, as part of her retirement planning, granted an enduring power of attorney to her nephew, Roger. Unfortunately, her mental faculties subsequently deteriorated and Roger, in complying with his legal duty, registered the enduring power with the Court of Protection. As time went on, Mrs Jones found it hard to manage living on her own and so moved into The Elms residential home.
Taxation within the administration of an estate Liability and Protection
As if personal representatives did not have enough to worry about in the general administration of their estate, eg legatees demanding immediate payment of monies due to them, creditors of the estate wanting their money likewise, problems disposing of assets at the best price and possible questions arising from the interpretation of a will, personal representatives have also got to bear in mind the three main taxes and how they impact upon them during the administration of an estate
The Trustee Delegation Bill Trust Law and Principles
One of the hallowed principles of trust law is that trustee functions cannot be delegated. Exceptions to that rule exist
Caring Matters A Set of Guidelines
An increasing proportion of the population is living longer and is likely at some time to need assistance with managing financial affairs or personal care. How can you as an adviser enable potential clients to feel confident in your skills and reassured by your experience in dealing with legal aspects of long term care?
IN BRIEF
Legal, Financial and Political Developments Affecting the Elderly
Withdrawal of medical treatment
