The Cost of Long-Term Care The Government originally proposed that the adult social care charging reforms would be implemented from October 2023. However, at the Autumn Statement 2022, delivered on 17 November 2022, the Chancellor announced that the reforms would be delayed for two years, with the funding allocated “to allow [...]
Lasting Power of Attorney Applications Continue to Rise. The number of Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) applications received by the Office of the Publice Guardian has been increasing since their introduction in 2007. In fact, thay have received in excess of 395,000 applications in the first half of this year alone. [...]
Do I Need a Grant of Probate? Although this seems like a simple question, the answer is not quite so straightforward. If you are named as an Executor in someone's Will then you may need to apply for a Grant of Probate. This is a legal document which gives you the [...]