Inheritance Tax and the Residential Nil Rate Band
With the property market on the rise across England and Wales, more and more houses are increasing in value. While, for homeowners, this is good news, house price appreciation does have a less positive...
View ArticleWinter Blues for the NHS and the Elderly
According to the latest statistics, January 2016 was a terrible month for the NHS. Performance data shows that the NHS missed almost all key waiting time targets, ranging from routine elective surgery...
View ArticleShocking figures released in relation to delayed hospital discharge
A recent report by Age UK highlights the growing problem of hospital delays and discharge. The cause of which, it believes, is a lack of appropriate social care provision as a result of years of...
View ArticleD-Day for DevoManc
1st April 2016 is a hugely significant day for Greater Manchester. It’s the day which Central Government passes control of a £6 billion health and social care budget to the health and local authorities...
View ArticleA snapshot into the complexities of NHS commissioning – Who pays for s117...
The state of the NHS is never far from the headlines, and most people have their views on the structure and effectiveness of the institution. One approach to understanding how the NHS is organised is...
View ArticleUnlawful deprivation of liberty – do you have a case?
This is an area of law which is undergoing significant change yet which is of profound significance for vulnerable individuals. The following provides a brief overview of the current position. Human...
View ArticleDementia and the Importance of Professional Legal Advice
Dementia is never far from the news and is currently receiving unprecedented public focus. Recognised as a public health priority by the World Health Organisation, it is also a personal priority of the...
View ArticleOffice of the Public Guardian issues further guidance on gifting for deputies...
The OPG has issued a further practice note on 18th May 2016 clarifying when approval is required from the Court of Protection to make gifts when acting as a deputy or attorney. Attorneys and deputies...
View ArticleOffice of the Public Guardian issues guidance for deputies on gratuitous care...
The OPG has issued a further practice note on 18th May 2016 which clarifies when it considers gratuitous or family care payments can be made by a financial deputy. A family care payment is a payment...
View ArticleFirst Successful CQC Prosecution Against Care Provider
Following the Mid Staffordshire NHS Inquiry and the introduction of new care standards, the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 created a clear duty for care...
View ArticleNew Court of Protection Guidance on Covert Medication
In care home settings it is an extremely common practice for medication to be secretly administered to residents who lack mental capacity; maybe by being hidden in food, or simply by being given to...
View ArticleWorried about the financial future of your disabled child?
A recurring anxiety expressed by parents of a disabled child is what will happen to the child after the parent’s death, when they are no longer around to provide financial support. The importance of...
View ArticleWills, Lifetime Gifts and Care Fees
Many people these days are worried about the impact future care fees may have on their ability to leave their property to the next generation, specifically the value which may be tied up in the family...
View ArticleWill your family still benefit from the new Residential Nil Rate Band?
From 6 April this year the new Residential Nil Rate Band (RNRB) will allow an additional £100,000 of property to be passed, by your Will, to direct descendants alongside the current individual...
View ArticleNew increase on Probate Court fees to hit UK families
The Ministry of Justice has now confirmed that the Government is pressing ahead with substantial increases in Probate Court fees. This decision arises despite arguments against the move by The Society...
View ArticleDigital Assets – what is it and how does it affect my estate?
Dealing with someone’s estate can be a burdensome task and at the same time you are faced with the ever expansion of the modern world and you now have to consider “Digital Assets”. So what is a digital...
View ArticleProprietary Estoppel – What is it?
There have been a number of cases this year regarding proprietary estoppel – so what is it? Proprietary estoppel provides a means by which a person may claim a right to property or land despite being...
View ArticleNew Start to the Year – Get your Affairs in Order – Part One
Firstly, may I welcome and wish you all a Happy New Year from everyone here at Linder Myers. Some people may feel a slump following the Christmas season so why not start the year by being proactive and...
View ArticleProperty & Finance Attorney under Lasting Power of Attorney
How do I act for a relative who is self-isolating? Following the recent outbreak of Covid-19, the government has advised that anyone with symptoms of the virus should self-isolate for 7 days (13th...
View ArticleContinuing to help make Wills
The outbreak of Coronavirus has resulted in a new way of living for many of us. Linder Myers is committed to continuing to provide an excellent service to our clients, even in this time of...
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