How to prove assets

[HermioneWeasley]

My father has gone into a nursing home which my mum is paying for privately. They have some cash savings and the rest is investments which provide them with income. The income is not enough to cover the fees so when the cash is used up she will have to sell assets.

what should we be doing now to pro Ive what the total value of cash and assets were when he went into the home so that if he uses up all his half they will then be eligible for financial support for fees?

hope the question makes sense

Are the assets jointly held or are they held in the names of your parents individually? And what sort of assets are we talking about?

joinrly held

cash
S&S isa
shares
their flat

Just keep all the paperwork in case it's needed. However they will not need to sell the flat assuming your mother is living there.

My mother's care was paid for by money held in various financial institutions. When her funds ran out Social Services only asked to see the last three months of bank statements. They can of course ask to paperwork going back years and I had it available, but they didn't ask.

When funds run out they send you an online assessment tool, you complete the forms and scan in whatever paperwork they request.

Thanks @catofglory