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Public health
fromIndependent
13 hours ago

'My sibling got the family home for free - now they expect us to split the bill for Mum and Dad's nursing home care'

A family home transferred within five years may be treated as an assessable asset under the Fair Deal scheme and could affect nursing home costs.
fromIndependent
13 hours ago

'My sibling got the family home for free - now they expect us to split the bill for Mum and Dad 's nursing home care'

'Is it possible to have the family home taken into account under the Fair Deal scheme so it contributes toward nursing home costs?' Query: Dear Mary Frances, I'm writing to you because I'm really struggling with a family situation and don't know where to turn. My parents are getting older, and it looks like one of them may soon need to move into a nursing home.
Public health
Agriculture
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'Mam transferred the farm to me but her health has deteriorated and my siblings won't help out. Am I liable for her care? What are my options?'

Inheriting a multigenerational family farm has created financial strain and sibling conflict because Fair Deal relief is unavailable for three years.
Real estate
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Home economics: 'If I go into care under Fair Deal, will my disabled adult daughter have to leave my home?'

The family home can be disregarded under Fair Deal if a permanently resident, dependent adult occupies it and dependency is evidenced.
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