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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.
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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
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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,...
Mar 27, 20243 min read
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What is Vascular Dementia to me?
Vascular dementia is the second most common form of dementia, following Alzheimer's disease.
Mar 5, 20243 min read
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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.
Feb 27, 20243 min read
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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.
Feb 20, 20243 min read
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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
Feb 13, 20242 min read
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Investigation into will writing
Think carefully before you write your will or pay money for a pre paid probate plan
Jul 28, 20232 min read
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Extra pennies in your pocket - Benefit and care allowance increase
Government increase in allowance to help with benefits and care payments
Mar 31, 20231 min read
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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...
Mar 17, 20232 min read
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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...
Jan 14, 20231 min read
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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...
Dec 13, 20223 min read
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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...
Dec 6, 20223 min read
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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...
Nov 4, 20222 min read
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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...
Nov 2, 20221 min read
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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...
Oct 28, 20221 min read
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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...
Oct 23, 20224 min read
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£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...
Oct 20, 20221 min read
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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...
Oct 17, 20222 min read
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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...
Oct 12, 20221 min read
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What is deprivation of capital?
The term deprivation of capital is commonly used when discussing care fees and funding. It describes an act carried out by an...
Oct 11, 20222 min read
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