Dad?

[TheGreenJoker]

My dad was abused in his home in January and was removed by the police and social services. He’s lived with me since as he’s vulnerable.

so… we have to sell his house which is fine. I have power of attorney and my dads got limited capacity .
I was gonna sell his old home that’s 60 miles away and buy him a new one near me so I can keep an eye on him. And the police and social services agreed but now the council have offered my dad a really nice flat opposite my house!!!!

so…. If I sell his home… that he’s not allowed back to… what do I do with the money? Over 100k? Just put it in his bank? Put it in an isa for him? What do I do please ? I’m new to all this. I have only just registered all my power of attorney. Any tips please? Thanks

he wanted to go into assisted living, so the sale of the house, would of paid for assisted living but he’s changed his mind!!!

social worker said she don’t think he needs that level of care just yet and might be okay. I’m a bit nervous but yeah :(

any information or help please thank you

You can put £20 a year into an ISA in his name. You could put some into a savings bond in his name. The chances are he'll need it to pay for his own care in the future. So I'd definitely use some to buy him any clothes he might need, a few treats, a cleaner once a week. My Auntie had a hot meal delivered 4 days a week at lunch time by a local pub. Make sure he spends some of the money on enjoying himself.

I would save it because he will need a carer eventually and you never know if you will end up having to put him in a home.

Put it in the bank and use it to make his life more comfortable. Eg. A cleaner, days out, hobbies etc. The rest just keep safe until his care needs increase and he needs more assistance.

I think remember previous thread? Who said he's not allowed back to his own home?