My Auntie passed away 3 weeks ago and my Uncle who was in hospital with a broken hip has advanced Alzheimers at 92.
My Aunt & Uncle made a will but as my uncle is under the care of Social Services due to a neighbour telling them there was no relatives, I have no power to do anything although they are being very good and allowing me to make decisions regarding his care. He is now in a lovely care home and receiving alot of attention.
I need to go to the court of protection to get control of his affairs including his property, financial affairs and well being.
I am the only one who has visited him and bought new clothes to fit his weight loss and arranged for new shoes to be bought as his feet swell in this weather and his other shoes are too tight.
Where do I start as I have some very overbearing siblings who have partners who just dictate but think this is about financial gain. I just want my uncle to have the best possible care and quality of life for as long as he is with us.
Can anyone give me advice on the first steps of what to do in applying to help him and carry out what I know would be their wishes.
My Aunt & Uncle made a will but as my uncle is under the care of Social Services due to a neighbour telling them there was no relatives, I have no power to do anything although they are being very good and allowing me to make decisions regarding his care. He is now in a lovely care home and receiving alot of attention.
I need to go to the court of protection to get control of his affairs including his property, financial affairs and well being.
I am the only one who has visited him and bought new clothes to fit his weight loss and arranged for new shoes to be bought as his feet swell in this weather and his other shoes are too tight.
Where do I start as I have some very overbearing siblings who have partners who just dictate but think this is about financial gain. I just want my uncle to have the best possible care and quality of life for as long as he is with us.
Can anyone give me advice on the first steps of what to do in applying to help him and carry out what I know would be their wishes.