house

[didgery]

Hi,
My son purchased a house with me he paid half the mortgage house is now paid for my queastion is im 71 and had two strokes my health is poorly if I have to be taken in to care would the house have to be sold to pay or would my son be able to keep house to live in being part owner and he lives here as well

[confused79]

This depends on your local council, i work for the elderly team in social service and talking for my borough no he wouldnt have to move out. You may be able to apply to your local social services and be assessed for funding.

I have dealt with referrals for many clients who live with their children, and as far as i am aware the relatives have not had to sell the home they are still living in, this has only happened when the client owns their home and been living their oin there own and wanted to apply for residential care privately.

[buildersmate]

If he paid for half of the house, why not modify the Land Registry ownership to both of you as tenants in common.

[didgery]

Hi Buildersmate,
Yes he is on title deeds
is this what you suggest "
you see what im afraid of is will he have to sell to pay my fees as he has allways lived here with me it his home,
thank you didgery