The team at Schnauer & Co (SCO) can provide expert assistance with residential care subsidies and loans in several ways:
- Financial Means Testing: We can help our clients understand and navigate the financial means assessment required for residential care subsidies.
- Asset and Income Evaluation: We can evaluate our clients assets and income to indicate eligibility for subsidies and loans.
- Document Preparation: Our team can assist in gathering and preparing the necessary documents for subsidy and loan applications.
- Filing Applications: We can file applications with the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) or other relevant authorities, ensuring all requirements are met.
- Advocacy: We can represent clients in any disputes or appeals related to subsidy or loan applications.
- Compliance and Reporting: Our lawyers and legal executives can provide ongoing support to ensure clients remain compliant with subsidy and loan conditions.
- Advice on Changes: We can advise on any changes in circumstances that might affect eligibility or the terms of subsidies and loans.
- Trusts and Gifting: Our lawyers can help set up trusts or advise on gifting strategies to protect assets while remaining eligible for subsidies.
- Wills and Enduring Powers of Attorney: We can assist in drafting Wills and setting up Enduring Powers of Attorney to ensure clients wishes are respected.