Long Term Care Planning

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When it comes to long-term care planning, our Expert Team of Solicitors are here to talk through your options.

When it comes to long-term care planning, we’re here to talk through your options.

  • Residential – private, voluntary or local authority care homes
  • Domiciliary – meals on wheels, home help, etc
  • Informal – support provided by family and friends in private homes

We can advise you around paying and planning for care and discuss options around any financial assistance that may be available.

Paying for care

Paying for care

As a general guide, the cost of a private nursing home is currently around £60,000 a year and if you were to pay for three hours of care at home each day, it would amount to around £10,000 annually.

The first thing to remember when considering the affordability of care is that your income, be it pensions or investments, will meet at least part of the cost.

If you sell your house to move into a residential home, the proceeds can be invested to increase your income. You may also be eligible for attendance allowance or NHS funding for nursing care.

There are various ways to meet the cost of long-term care:

  • Use existing cash or investments
  • Insure against the need for long term care
  • Impaired life annuities
  • Mortgage your house
Financial assistance

Financial assistance

If you can afford to pay for your own care, at home or in a nursing facility, you may make your own arrangements. However, if you ask for local authority assistance, both the level of care you need and your ability to pay will be assessed.

If your total assets are worth less than £14,250, your care costs will be paid for in full by the local authority, although you will have to contribute all of your income, apart from a personal expenses allowance of £22.60 a week.

For people with assets worth between £14,250 and £23,250, the local authority will meet some of the cost of your care in a home and you will be expected to pay the rest from your income and a notional capital charge of £1 a week for every £250 of assets over the £14,250 lower limit. The value of your home may be disregarded in some circumstances.

The local authority will set a maximum limit on the amount they are prepared to pay for your care and it may not be enough to meet the fees charged by the residential home of your choice. In these circumstances, you will need the help of a third party to top up the fees if you are to stay there.

Planning for care

Planning for care

There are regulations designed to prevent you giving away your assets to avoid paying for care. We can advise on this legislation and how it might affect you, whilst explaining the options available.

The costs of planning for care vary, depending on your personal circumstances and requirements. Please contact us for further information.

What next?

We know the importance of you being in control of putting plans in place, so we’re here to guide you through your options and discuss any of your concerns.

Get in touch with us today to speak to our team. Call us on 0114 218 4391, email our Client Services team PrivateClient.ClientServices@ or complete our online enquiry form.

How care homes fees are allocated

You may have read articles in the media recently about families claiming back care home fees worth thousands of pounds from the NHS, in situations where they have been charged for the cost of care for loved ones who were wrongly assessed.

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Planning for long term residential care

Not everyone will need the services of a nursing home in later life, but the demand for care is increasing as we all live longer – not necessarily in good health. The average cost of a private nursing home is currently around £30,000 a year. Many people are, quite rightly, worried about how to pay for this provision and the impact it will have on their families.

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More Information

NHS funded nursing care – NHS.co.uk
Attendance Allowance – Gov.co.uk

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We know how important it is to plan for your future. Writing a Will is one of the most important documents you will ever have to do. An up-to-date and valid Will is important to ensure your wishes are met and your loved ones are cared for when you are longer here.

A Will is a complex document, but our Wills solicitors work with you to ensure the process is straightforward.

Lasting Powers of Attorney

We understand life can get tricky, and sometimes we need extra help. That’s when a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) can help. Our team of friendly Wills and Probate solicitors are there for you when you or a loved one needs us.

Whether you or a family member require extra help in the future in managing or making decisions regarding financial affairs, health and welfare and medical treatment and care decisions – we’re here for you.

Trusts & Estate Planning

It’s all in the planning when it comes to Trusts. It’s important to plan and find out what would suit you. Our team of Trusts and Estate Planning solicitors are ready to talk through your options.

Trusts often form part of Estate Planning and are used to pass assets down to future generations. They’re also there to protect assets in the eventuality of divorce, bankruptcy, or poor management by the beneficiary.

Capital Gains Tax

When it comes to capital gains tax, it’s all in the planning. Planning will help reduce potential issues before they arise and help maximise available allowances. Our expert tax planning solicitors are on hand to help you plan for the future disposal of assets by considering the current and future tax implications.

Long Term Care Planning

Our community is important to us, and we care for those who live in the areas we serve. When it comes to providing services for our older and vulnerable people, we take great pride in providing clear and concise legal advice when needed.

When it comes to long-term care planning, we’re here to talk through your options

Grant of Probate & Estates

We care about you, and we care about your family. We also understand the sadness of losing a loved one. Our caring approach and friendly team of expert solicitors are here to help you in the probate process after someone has passed away.

We’re on hand to help when you’re ready. We’ll discuss what it means if you are an executor of your loved one’s Will or if you are their next of kin.

Inheritance & Wills Disputes

We know how stressful and upsetting it can be if you've been left out of a Will or not been left as much as you thought. Our team are experts in helping you claim for what you feel you are owed or if a claim is threatening your inheritance.

We work closely with you, discuss your concerns, and provide you with up-to-date legal advice. At Taylor Emmet we have a specialist contentious team who look after your inheritance & wills dispute, which sets us apart from other probate solicitors as we have high-level expertise to help you.

Private Wealth

We know how important it is to manage your wealth protection. We also know that everyone's circumstances are different, and there is no one size fits all plan. That's why our team of Private Wealth solicitors work with you to create a bespoke service to meet your needs.

Our Private Wealth team take the time to get to know you and work with you to plan. We guide you through your legal options and work collaboratively with your existing advisors to provide you with the best service working with clients from the Sheffield City Region to London and the South East.

Inheritance Tracing

It's a sad reality that, unfortunately, around two-thirds of the population die intestate. This means if someone passes away without making a Will, they are said to have died intestate.

This creates problems for those who have been tasked with arranging a funeral or locating their next of kin. This can be a time-consuming, emotional, and costly process. Our team of Inheritance Tracing solicitors can guide you through the process to make it easier.

Elderly Client Services

Our community is important to us, and we care for those who live in the areas we serve. When it comes to providing services for our older and vulnerable people, we take great pride in providing clear and concise legal advice when needed.

We’re thoughtful and considerate, so we ensure that we do things at your pace. We also know that you may want your family involved in legal conversations. Let’s put the kettle on and chat through those things that matter the most.

Inheritance Tax Planning

When it comes to inheritance tax planning, it’s essential to ensure your Will is appropriately structured. Our team of tax planning experts can speak through your options. The good news is that several exemptions and allowances can be applied to limit damage to your legacy.

With many rules and regulations to consider, inheritance tax can be complicated. But don’t worry, we’re experienced in dealing with various circumstances, so we’re best placed to advise you.

Frequently asked questions about Wills and Probate

What is a Will?

A Will is a document which allows you to decide how your money and property will be distributed after your death and who should deal with the administration of your estate. To be valid, it must be signed by you and witnessed by two people. The witnesses must see you sign the Will and then sign it themselves.

What if I don’t make a Will?

If you die without a valid Will the law will determine how your money and property is distributed. This will depend on many factors such as whether or not you are married or have children, and the value of your estate, but the result might not be what you want or expect.

How do I make a Will?

The best place to start is here at Taylor Emmet. In our Wills and Probate department we deal with all aspects of Wills, estate planning and administration, including tax advice and trusts. Some of our solicitors are also members of STEP; the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners, which is the leading worldwide professional body in this field.

The process is usually quite straightforward and should only take a couple of weeks to complete. At an initial meeting with one of our specialists we will ask what you want to happen on your death and give advice on the best way to achieve what you want.

What is a Power of Attorney?

A Power of Attorney is the document you sign to appoint an attorney. There are many different types of Power of Attorney. The Power may be limited to certain property or certain actions, or it may give your attorney general authority to act on your behalf.

When most people think about Powers of Attorney they mean “Enduring Power of Attorney” (EPA) or “Lasting Power of Attorney” (LPA). These are special types of Power of Attorney which allow you to choose an attorney to make decisions for you if you cannot make them yourself due to mental incapacity.

What if I don’t make a Power of Attorney?

If you lose the ability to make decisions for yourself and have not completed either an EPA or an LPA the Court of Protection may appoint a Deputy for you to make those decisions – usually a close relative. A Deputy is like an attorney but can only do what the Court permits.

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