it would be acceptable to claim from the estate the amount saved from using a care home by providing your free care role at home, if there is a another family member involved in the probate -then you could claim 50% -
ie. if care home fees would have been £30,000 and there were two beneficeries in the estate settlement - you could claim £15,000 etc along with all your other costs during your care role.
This may help carers in recovering their lives after all Carers Allowance is not much to live on.
Age UK National Helpline is useful for this 0800 917 5303
and Citizens Advice
and your local solicitors offer free help for an hourStatistics: Posted by Davey — 01 Oct 2014, 10:29
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