Planning for care fees now can give you peace of mind for the future and ensure you still have something to pass on to love ones when you die.
If you ever need to go into a care home as you may be aware care home fees are forever increasing. It is important to remember not all care home fees are free. A first step is to arrange to have a financial and health and welfare Lasting Power of attorney LPA. The PLA will allow you to appoint family or friends who you trust to manage and look after your affairs in the event you are not in a position to be able to do so yourself.
This will provide a voice for someone who cares about you and who knows your preferences best, to advocate on your behalf with social services and other professional including the NHS and care home staff.
We can assist you with setting up and applying for Lasting Power of Attorney.
There are also other services that we offer to plan in case you ever need to go into a care home. Please feel free to contact us by telephone for a free friendly chat or simply complete the contact form which can be found under the heading contact us and we will contact you as soon as possible.