When a person isn't able to manage their own benefit support, an appointee may be required to do it on their behalf. Whether because of mental incapacity or severe physical disabilities, there are plenty of reasons why you might look at becoming a benefit appointee. What Is an Appointee? An appointee is a person that manages another person's benefits. Appointees don't have control over all of a person's money, just their benefits. Usually an appointee will have the benefits of the person they are caring for paid into their account. This allows them to manage and budget the …
Living with Elderly Parents
Moving in with older relatives - or having them move in with you - is certainly a big decision and not one that should be taken lightly. Living with elderly parents, whether in their home or yours, can be a wonderful experience. It gives you a chance to bond with your parents and spend precious time together. However, it can also lead to some tension. It's important to consider your options carefully before deciding to live with your elderly parents. For this reason, we've compiled some key questions to ask yourself before deciding if you should be living with elderly parents. 1. …
What is Probate? A Simple Guide
Probate is the process of negotiating an individual's assets after they have passed away. This can include settling debts they may have and/or distributing their estate and wealth in accordance with their wishes. Probate is a relevant course of action whether a will has or has not been written. However, not everyone will need it. If the assets are jointly owned by a spouse or partner, probate will not be needed as the capital will automatically pass over to the joint owner. Probate is only usually needed if the deceased owned property or had over £5,000 in the bank. Who Needs to …
Plan Ahead – How to Discuss Funeral Plans
It can be hard to discuss death with our loved ones. Often it can feel like tempting fate. However, discussing funeral plans is important if we want to honour our loved ones' wishes. Otherwise, their funeral may be nothing like they envisioned. Unfortunately, this is not always an easy conversation to have. Discussing death and funerals can still feel taboo. It is important to remember, though, that it is always better to be prepared. The Importance of Discussing Funeral Plans We often have very different ideas in our mind to what our loved ones envision. According to a …
What it Means to Be a Legal Executor
When a loved one passes away, there are various arrangements that must be made. But what happens to the affairs our loved ones leave behind? Hopefully, your loved one has written a will that will now be put into effect. However, for this to be accomplished, they will have named someone as their legal executor; that person could be you. What is a Legal Executor? The legal executor is the person empowered by a will to deal with the estate of the deceased. It is their responsibility to arrange for assets to go where they are supposed to go. This includes consolidating funds and …
How to Talk About Age-Related Hearing Loss
As your loved ones get older, it is likely that their hearing will get worse. Whilst age-related hearing loss is a natural part of growing older, it can be quite distressing. Sometimes our loved ones may be reluctant to talk about it, as they do not want to face the fact that they are getting older. However, the sooner age-related hearing loss is discussed, the easier it is to address. Hearing Problems The signs of age-related hearing loss can be subtle at first. Certain sounds we don’t usually notice can become inaudible, and voices can become slightly muffled. Over time, …
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