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Benefits
Housing and Council Tax Benefit are national welfare benefits which are administered by local Councils. Torbay Council's Benefit Section is located in the Town Hall, Torquay, but Connections offices in Paignton and Brixham are also able to offer benefits advice and assistance.You can also get more information and advice from the following:
- Department for Work and Pension (DWP)
The DWP produce a number of guides and publications relating to benefits
. - National Benefit Enquiry Line
Advice and information for people with a disability and their carers: Call 0800 882200 (freephone)
Pension Services
Pensionage is a non profit making organisation providing help for older people and those who help them, about pensions and benefits.
Wills & Testaments
When a person dies without leaving a will the law dictates what is to happen to their possessions be it a few pounds, some cherished objects or jewellery or a large amount of money. Whatever the amount of property no account will be given to the wishes of the deceased if there is no will.
When somebody dies without a will the law says he is "intestate". The property, the person's "estate" is divided among members of the family under strict rules contained in the Administration of Estates Act after all bills are paid.
Wills sound like a very complicated legal process, which tends to make people shirk away from them. In truth a will is a letter of wish of how someone's assets should be distributed in the event of their death. It becomes a little more complicated with children and relatives that need to be taken into consideration.
There is no necessity to have a will drawn up by a solicitor but great care needs to be taken as sorting out an unclear will can lead to long and expensive court cases. There are many books and guides and printed forms available to help you. Nowadays you can download wills from the internet or buy them in a standard format from legal stationers. There are also will writers and advice on-line.
Related Websites
Contact Benefits Service
- Tel: 01803 207201
- Email: housing.benefits@torbay.gov.uk
- Fax: 01803 292866
