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  • What can we do

    What on earth can I do?

    Situation:

    My wife's brother has Parkinson's which means he cannot walk, he cannot write and his speech is virtually inaudible.

    He moved to a Care Home in early January.

    He has a partner who has not been in touch with him since he went into the care home and she will not let his sister enter their jointly owned home to collect any of his possessions, she says this is advised by her solicitor.

    He pays all bills, rates. phone etc.

    He has not made any Lasting Power of Attorney's.

    Asset's:

    He owns one property that he let's out and another jointly with his partner where they both lived.

    He a private pension and the state pension.

    He has various savings accounts and a day to day account.

    Problem:

    We urgently need to gain access to the house to collect his clothing and personal paperwork. He has a personal alarm for which he is still paying for and that needs to be returned to the provider.

    He cannot pay any bills because he cannot remember any account numbers or passwords therefore is unable to access his finance.

    We have been paying his bills up to now but this cannot go on as we will not have the finance!

    Help:

    Any suggestion as to what we can do?
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  • #2
    Sorry to hear about your brother in law's condition.
    Unless they have a legal cohabitation agreement her rights are limited.
    I suggest asap contacting Citizens Advice. They have some useful information on their site. Sorry don't know how to provide link.

    It might also be worth contacting Parkinson's Association. They may be able to help.

    Best Wishes

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    • #3
      If he lacks capacity you can apply to the Court of Protection to become your brother in law's deputy in order to make decisions on his behalf.(https://www.gov.uk/become-deputy/apply-deputy)

      However if he retains mental capacity but just lacks communication ability I suggest you contact the Office of Public Guardian for advice on him appointing an attorney:

      Office of the Public Guardian
      1. Main Telephone: 0300 456 0300.
      2. Main Telephone: 0300 456 0300.
      3. Website: gov.uk/browse/births-deaths-marriages/lasting-power-attorney.
      4. Textphone : 0115 934 2778.
      5. Textphone: 0115 934 2778.
      6. Email: customerservices@publicguardian.gsi.gov.uk.
      7. Opening hours. ...
      8. Cost: Free.

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