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My mother died four years ago leaving her share of the house to my father and, on his death, to me. I have moved back into their home to look after my father, who is now talking about going into a nursing home. Will he have to sell the house to pay the fees, or would my mother’s will be taken into account?

Your father would have to pay all of the fees if he has savings of more than £23,250 but the value of his share of the house would not be taken into account if you are aged over 60 or are disabled, and in any case its value may be assessed as “nil” while you are living there. It’’s a complicated area and your father should get detailed advice. You should also ask a solicitor to check the exact terms of the will.

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