Lasting Power Of Attorney Refund Scheme Loses Momentum
Less than a quarter of those entitled to a claim a refund from the Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) refund scheme have been refunded their over payment. Up to 16th September, the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) had handled 223,759 refunds with 84% of all applications approved and refunded, according to a freedom of […]
Quarter Of Homeowners Funding Social Care With Home Equity
Almost a quarter of home owners are planning to use the equity in their homes to fund their care costs in later life. 24% of unretired homeowners would prefer to use the equity in their homes than deplete their pension pot when looking to fund the costs associated with old age. The research also indicated […]