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Claims on an estate by a Spouse

25/11/19

If you are a spouse and you feel that your spouse's Will does not leave you with sufficient housing or monetary needs (because some or all has been given to other beneficiaries) then to bring a claim...

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"We bought a flat for our son but if one of us needed care would we have to evict him and sell it?" - Ben Tyer in Thisismoney.co.uk

04/07/19

The following is taken from https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/pensions/article-7183375/If-needed-care-sell-second-flat-son-lives-in.htmlBen Tyer, head of private client at lawyersforlaterlife.org, a...

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Am I entitled to a share of my ex-husband’s estate?

27/06/19

An ex-spouse does not by right have an automatic entitlement to make a claim agaisnt the estate. However, if the ex-spouse can show they were dependent on the deceased - perhaps because they were receiving...

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Court of Protection and the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA)

27/06/19

This is a copy of our blog written especially for the Brain Injury Group - brainjurygroup.co.uk which exists to support individuals and families affected by brain injuries.The Criminal Injuries Compensation...

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Will a Criminal Injuries Compensation award affect my benefits?

27/06/19

A Criminal Injuries Compensation Trust is a way of protecting your existing, or future, entitlement to Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) means tested benefits or Local Authority support if you receive...

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Case Example - Court of Protection and Foreign Property

26/06/19

 I was contacted by a family member of a young girl who had learning difficulties and lacked capacity to manage her property and financial affairs. At the time a Deputyship was not in place...

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