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BBC Reports on the Ongoing Battle for NHS Continuing Healthcare Funding
In recent reports to the BBC, over 100 families responsible for the care of severely disabled adults and children outside […]
Aretha Franklin Will Dispute: Say a Little Prayer…
This week’s news on Aretha Franklin’s unfortunate family Will dispute raises the question on whether handwritten/DIY Wills are ever a […]
Can I claim back care home fees which have already been paid? Frequently Asked Questions
Is it possible to reclaim care home fees which have already been paid? Yes, if you or your loved one […]
Paying for Care Home Fees during the Coronavirus Pandemic
How are care home fees usually paid? The rules are complicated and vary depending on your personal circumstances, but broadly, […]
When can a property transfer be set aside?
The transfer of all or part of an interest in a property is a hugely important issue as for many […]
Do you have to pay for care home fees?
When you need care, the first concern is how your needs will be met. Depending where you are at this […]
Don’t give it away for a song; Undue Influence in lifetime transfers
The recently reported case of Moursi v Doherty demonstrates the vulnerability of an elderly person living alone to financial abuse […]
Financial Abuse; Lifetime Property transfers by Parents
Most adult children provide love, care and support to their parents as they age. But a very small minority will […]
How a ‘penniless ballet dancer’ was able to bring a claim against her grandmother’s estate
A granddaughter who selflessly devoted herself to caring for her grandmother with dementia for 7 years before her death has […]
Ridley & Hall launches a new website to support Grandparents and to protect their rights
Our Mission Mature clients are at a time in life when they are supporting elderly parents, grown up children and […]