My mother who has alzeheimers is going into a care home next week.
We have tried to keep her at home but after 4 years we've had to give up the fight.
She is self funding and so her house will be sold.
My question is this, if she is still alive when her funds run out and the local authority have to start paying will they go back through her financial records, we have power of attorney, and say, what was this £20 for, or this £800 for a holiday the home is planning next year?
Also, can we still do the £3000 a year giveaway to reduce her IHT liabilty or will they come looking for it?
Is it best to keep detailed records and receipts of everything we spend. The care home is taking the cat and we are getting the cat food example.
Thanks, Simon
We have tried to keep her at home but after 4 years we've had to give up the fight.
She is self funding and so her house will be sold.
My question is this, if she is still alive when her funds run out and the local authority have to start paying will they go back through her financial records, we have power of attorney, and say, what was this £20 for, or this £800 for a holiday the home is planning next year?
Also, can we still do the £3000 a year giveaway to reduce her IHT liabilty or will they come looking for it?
Is it best to keep detailed records and receipts of everything we spend. The care home is taking the cat and we are getting the cat food example.
Thanks, Simon