Here we will publish all our blog posts. The articles we write can be about anything from the changes in law to self help guides with information to help you support your loved ones. All articles are written by the staff of Argo Life & Legacy, not a third party writers.

This is where you can find out what's going on in easy to read articles

What are third party top-ups for care?

When someone needs to move into a care home they will either fully fund the cost of their care from their savings or the local authority will help to fund that care

LEGAL

May 283 min read

Do you know about care fees and the impact they could have on your estate?

Now I know talking about care fees might not be at the top of your list as you may be a busy person working, but, believe me, this is one of those subjects the "future you" will want to know about

LEGAL

Apr 155 min read

Hints and tips for hospital discharge

Most of us know that a stay in hospital is not good for your health. Whilst we go in to be fixed we often come home unprepared,...

SOCIAL & WELLBEING

Mar 27, 20243 min read

What is Vascular Dementia to me?

Vascular dementia is the second most common form of dementia, following Alzheimer's disease.

SOCIAL & WELLBEING

Mar 5, 20243 min read

What is Lewy Body Dementia?

Lewy Body Dementia. This is the third most common type of dementia. Lewy Body Dementia is a complex dementia and is often misunderstood.

LEGAL

Feb 27, 20243 min read

What is Alzheimer's to me?

Living with Alzheimer's is a team activity and like any team activity we have to make sure that all team members are healthy and well.

LEGAL

Feb 20, 20243 min read

Why protecting your family against dementia matters

If you don't know where to start with Dementia have a look at our Dementia Protection Plan and then take advantage of first aid call

LEGAL

Feb 13, 20242 min read

Investigation into will writing

Think carefully before you write your will or pay money for a pre paid probate plan

LEGAL

Jul 28, 20232 min read

Extra pennies in your pocket - Benefit and care allowance increase

Government increase in allowance to help with benefits and care payments

SOCIAL & WELLBEING

Mar 31, 20231 min read

Legal Executives closer to certifying Lasting Powers of Attorney

Those who know me are aware that I am a Legal Executive and not a solicitor. I am the new breed of lawyer who trains and studies whilst...

LEGAL

Mar 17, 20232 min read

Notifying OPG of a death

Before 12 January 2023 it was necessary to send a death certificate to the Office of the Public Guardian to notify them of death. This...

SOCIAL & WELLBEING

Jan 14, 20231 min read

Cold weather payments

As we are looking out the window at snowy scenes I thought I would break from my theme of care and look at cold weather payments. These...

LEGAL

Dec 13, 20223 min read

A day in the life of Argo.....

Sometimes being a legal executive regulated firm is hard. There are many things that cause us more trouble than the conventional...

LEGAL

Dec 6, 20223 min read

What is pathway three funding?

Do you know there are different pathways under which individuals are discharged from hospital? Pathway zero is simple. There is zero...

LEGAL

Nov 4, 20222 min read

Unclaimed child trust fund savings

If your child was lucky enough to receive a child trust fund from the Government you need to make sure they are claiming their...

LEGAL

Nov 2, 20221 min read

Long delays for an LPA!

We just wanted to let you know that if you are waiting for a Lasting Power of Attorney to come back registered from the Office of the...

LEGAL

Oct 28, 20221 min read

Pre-Paid Probate Plans

There is absolutely no need for you to pay for the administration of your estate upfront. If you are ever asked to sign up to a prepaid...

SOCIAL & WELLBEING

Oct 23, 20224 min read

£150 cost of living disability payment

Remember that from 20 September 2022 about 6 million people living with disabilities were entitled to receive an automatic payment of...

SOCIAL & WELLBEING

Oct 20, 20221 min read

Does the person being deprived of their liberty need to be involved in the decision?

A deprivation of liberty often arises when a person in unable to leave the care environment they are living in or lacks the ability to...

LEGAL

Oct 17, 20222 min read

Tunbridge Wells and Maidstone Hospital reintroduce face masks

From 12 October Tunbridge Wells and Maidstone Hospital have reintroduced the wearing of facemasks on both sites following an increase in...

SOCIAL & WELLBEING

Oct 12, 20221 min read

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What are third party top-ups for care?

Do you know about care fees and the impact they could have on your estate?

Hints and tips for hospital discharge

What is Vascular Dementia to me?

What is Lewy Body Dementia?

What is Alzheimer's to me?

Why protecting your family against dementia matters

Investigation into will writing

Extra pennies in your pocket - Benefit and care allowance increase

Legal Executives closer to certifying Lasting Powers of Attorney

Notifying OPG of a death

Cold weather payments

A day in the life of Argo.....

What is pathway three funding?

Unclaimed child trust fund savings

Long delays for an LPA!

Pre-Paid Probate Plans

£150 cost of living disability payment

Does the person being deprived of their liberty need to be involved in the decision?

Tunbridge Wells and Maidstone Hospital reintroduce face masks

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