The Local Governments Ombudsman reports a rising tide of Adult Social Care complaints. But what proportion were justified in Sussex and other areas? The overall success rate of Adult Social Care complaints is massive 72%, with Leeds and Wirral leading the way at getting it wrong. What a waste of resources which would be better …
Do I need a Will? Making a will can seem like a scary job that ends up being on the back burner for years. But things can go wrong, and it would be uncomfortable to look down (or up!) and see everything going wrong for your family because you left it just a bit too …
The i newspaper and the BBC have discovered many cases where lonely, unworldly or elderly or ladies and gentlemen have been persuaded to marry totally unsuitable scammers. Often the family doesn’t discover the predatory marriage until the “widow” or “widower” walks away with all or most of the estate. The predator may pretty much disappear …
Every situation is different, and there is no substitute for regular reviews of your situation to take into account personal and family changes, as well as changes in Taxation and the Law. We recommend joining Will Custodians Peace of Mind Service, a low-cost service to help you stay up to date. So let’s get to …
This could happen to you if East Sussex Social Services disagree with how your family looks after you (though I am sure they wouldn’t just turn up with the Police and a battering ram in the first instance!) But everyone needs to understand that once they are declared unable to make their own decisions, relatives’ …
