Unexpected Life Events
When do you need to get probate?
If a family member has died, you may need to get probate
Dealing with debts when someone dies
If a family member dies and they owe money on credit cards, household bills or their mortgage, how do you sort it out and who has to pay their debts
New protection to reduce the risks of payment fraud or paying the wrong person
A big shake-up in the payments system is on the way
Vulnerable people should be able to delay bank payments to reduce scams
A new report says that people who feel at risk of being scammed should be able to get large payments delayed so a friend or relative can intervene
Bank frauds and scams to avoid – how to reduce the risks of being a fraud victim
Fraudsters are getting ever more sophisticated when it comes to trying to get us to part with our financial details and/or money
What is vishing in banking? How can you protect yourself?
Vishing, or ‘voice phishing’ is when a fraudster tries to impersonate a police officer or someone who works for a bank
Divorcing couples must not lie about their finances, or their settlement could challenged
A landmark divorce ruling in the Supreme Court says that ex wives (and husbands) can challenge divorce agreements where their ex has lied about their money and assets
What are deferred payment agreements if you need to pay for your long-term care?
If you need to go into care you may be able to put off paying for it
Can ex-wives make a claim against their husband years after a divorce?
An ex-wife has been given permission by the Supreme Court to apply to court for a lump sum from her ex
10 things you need to know about universal credit
Universal credit is being rolled out from today (except in Northern Ireland)
How to get problems with a power of attorney resolved
If you want to look after the financial affairs of someone who can no longer manage, you’ll need the legal authority to do this
Watch out for pyramid scams – some of which actively target women
Pyramid scams are illegal in the UK, but they still pop up and — increasingly — target women
Paying for your divorce — what are the options?
You don’t have to get divorced or dissolve your civil partnership using a solicitor
Section 117 aftercare: being sectioned under the Mental Health Act means your care may be paid for
If you have a parent or relative who’s been sectioned under the Mental Health Act, they may be able to get their care paid for under something called Section 117 Aftercare
How to avoid investment scams
If you’re looking for an investment, you might be tempted by something like carbon credits, a wood or bamboo plantation, wine or diamonds
Don’t fall for copycat websites; you could lose money
Copycat websites charge you for services that you could get for free (or much cheaper) by going direct to the government agency
Arranging care at home for an elderly relative
When most of us think about someone who needs round the clock care, we probably imagine a care home
Is child support counted as income by mortgage lenders?
If you’re getting divorced and receive child support, whether or not the child maintenance you receive will be classed as income depends on the mortgage lender you’re with
CPP fraud protection compensation – the deadline to claim is August 30th
You have until the end of August to claim compensation from CPP over mis-sold card protection insurance
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