My Recent Bereavement,Updates.

[NoseyNose]

Well guys,it wasn't for all of you on AB,I might  not be here!

My late partners brother,who is the administrator of the estate.has received the death certificate.This means he can now "unfreeze" the assets from the bank,and the money will be forthcoming to us.

Part of the estate is a Citroen Berlingo car.Is it easy to just "gift" the car to the Animal Charity,the person who runs it has been a real "angel" really looking after me since Billy died,and I would like to reward him(and the charity).

I don't drive,and at 76 I am not likely to learn.

Some advice would be helpful.

On Jan 3rd,I have a Support Worker coming to see me,to start on the road to Sheletered Housing,so fingers crossed.

Thank You all,you don't know just how much you have helped and supported me through a terrible time.

 

[bookbinder]

Regarding the car, it might be less complicated if you asked for a tiny payment - say, £5 - just to keep the process legal.

[jno]

people give things to charity all the time, that's what they're for. You could work through GiveACar and let them sell it and forward the money (I haven't done this so I can't make any personal recommendation either way)

https://www.giveacar.co.uk/

[NoseyNose]

Thank You jno,

I would rather like to give the actual car to the charity.As it would help them, in their collection/delivery/animal rescue for the charity.

I think this should be quite simple,but I don't know all the ins and outs of the proceedure.

Thank You all.

[barry1010]

You can transfer ownership of the vehicle to whoever you please, you just need the 11 digit reference number from the log book (V5) to inform the DVLA

 

 

[barry1010]

https://www.gov.uk/sold-bought-vehicle/y/no/put-it-into-someone-else-s-name-including-transferring-it-to-a-family-member-or-friend

[furrypusscat]

Thank you for the update.  I am so pleased to hear that you are now in a better place than a few weeks ago and are gradually getting things sorted. Re the car I cannot offer any advice but would have thought that if you wanted to give it to the charity, you just need to transfer the log sheet (V5) to a new owner. I am sure someone on here will have better knowledge of the legality of how it should be done or your could contact DVLA, Swansea for their advice.

[andres]

As long as  you own it outright ,I would think that you can do what you want with it. 

[rowanwitch]

And sheltered housing isn't too bad either... I took that option in my 50s, best thing I could have done as I can be as independent as I wish while having a safety net if things deteriorate.  Just take your time to find a scheme that suits your needs,   if possible  try to avoid the studio flat type they can be a bit claustrophobia inducing,  but try and get one with a separate bedroom.   Unless you would find that too much to care for.

Good luck with your life going forward

 

[Tuvok]

Just look at all the friends you have made on AB.

Happy Christmas 

[pastafreak]

Your updates are so pleasingly positive...a joy to read. I'll take this opportunity to wish you a very Happy Christmas. 

[Ellipsis]

Thank you for the update, Gordon, and have a good Christmas.

[Peter Pedant]

You arent administrator so it doesnt really affect you

There is a tax advantage

If an individual receives a legacy and chooses to pass this on to a charity, it may be appropriate to effect the transfer as a deed of variation within two years of the date of death. Under a deed of variation the gift is treated as if it had been made by the deceased person and can therefore benefit from the general charitable exemption.

you brother in law is the one to deal with this: no point in giving more lu-lu to the govt than is reqd