We must all laugh sometimes

As Mr. Smith was on his death bed, he attempted to formulate a plan that would allow him to take at least some of his considerable wealth with him. He called for the three men he trusted most his lawyer, his doctor, and his clergyman. He told them, “I’m going to give you each $30,000 […]

Updated training

Our consultant team will be off the road this week as they acquire their formal regular training sessions.

This involves updating on the knowledge they already have, checking over new and forthcoming legislation and sharing real life client situations (no client names or identification of course) to enable a greater outlook for our consultants. We are […]

Funeral Plans: Your Questions Answered

By Sharon Hurley Hall
It makes sense to plan your funeral in advance. Here are some of the areas you may be concerned about.
1. What happens if the funeral plan provider goes out of business?
While this is considered unlikely, monies paid by you for your funeral plan will be received in accordance with the code of […]

7 Things I Learned - Taking Care of My Aging Parents

By Rosemarie Zera
1. It is extremely important to find out, as soon as possible, the names and phone numbers of their doctors, as well as, all the medications they take regularly.
2. Do they have a Living Will (also known as an Advanced Medical Directive). If not, what are their wishes in the event they are […]

Care Home fees may go up, again

The Home Office’s Migration Advisory Committee - yes, your government, today said that care home fees will increase swiftly under new plans to cut work visas for low wage migrants.
The running costs of care homes are expected to rise as government advisers said that relying on low paid immigrants is not a sensible long term […]

Charity helps stop elderly abuse

Action on Elder Abuse, whose website can be found at http://www.elderabuse.org.uk/ has told of thousands of elderly people being financially abused by their families and friends. The elderly are having their possessions, life savings and even their homes taken by close members of their own family.
The problem is so bad, say the charity that they […]

Statutory legacy laws change

If you die without a will, your assets (after debts) are gifted in a manner called intestacy laws. These laws have been out of date for years, but finally the government is going to update them from February 2009, for England and Wales.
Currently, if you die without making a will and you leave a spouse/civil […]