Hi , I Own My Home And Intend That After I Die My Disabled Son Should Be Allowed To Live In It

LINCARE | 16:20 Fri 04th Apr 2014 | Law

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Then it should pas to his nieces and nephews . I am now worrying that should I become unable to look after myself and my son I would be forced to sell up to pay for my care . Can anyone please give me an answer ?

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woofgang

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LINCARE what may be more difficult, even possibly impossible is ensuring that his nieces and nephews can inherit. I am thinking that he might need care in his turn and unless he has a dependent living in the house, then the house could be included in his financial assessment. I am not sure if this is right but possibly putting the house in trust for your...

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woofgang

Does your son live with you there now?

LINCARE

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Hi , yes he does . He is brain damaged after an accident when he was 20 and I have cared for him since then . He is now 48 and I am 69

vakayu

That must have been very tough for you lincare I hope you get some helpful answers.

Buenchico

Under the plans which are scheduled for introduction in 2016, "for people entering a care home, their property will not be included in the assessment of assets if a partner or dependent still lives in the home":
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-fairer-capped-funding-system-to-help-everyone-plan-for-the-cost-of-care

Rosetta

As Buenchico says. This may also be the current situation in your area already Lincare. It may be worth checking with CAB or your local authority how they define a dependent relative, it may be that the dependent relative has to be in receipt of certain disability benefits.

vakayu

It is all looking very positive so far Lincare,good luck.

LINCARE

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Hi , thanks for all your answers ! It's good to hear from such caring people . What prompted me to start thinking of this was watch the Tonight Program last night . I will follow the lead given to me by Buenchico . Best wishes to you all Lin

woofgang

LINCARE what may be more difficult, even possibly impossible is ensuring that his nieces and nephews can inherit. I am thinking that he might need care in his turn and unless he has a dependent living in the house, then the house could be included in his financial assessment.
I am not sure if this is right but possibly putting the house in trust for your grandchildren with a lifetime interest in your son might do it but I am not a legal beagle and you will need proper advice.

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