He should immediately claim all benefits that he is entitled to.
Age concern (or whatever they call themselves now) will give full assistance free of charge.
His entitlement will be based on his circumstances NOW, not on what may or may not happen in the future. Any future increase in his future assets or income doesn't need to be notified until such changes actually occur.
He needs to have less than£16,000 in savings. His property that he normally resides in (if owned) is not taken into account.
Overseas property IS asked about though, so that needs to be in his wife's name to keep things honest.
I imagine it will be, since poriners are not allowed to own property there...as we understand it.
He needs to declare any income from abroad as ZERO. ...Why ? His wife owns the property, and strictly speaking any income from it is hers and hers alone.
Then again, the authorities can't have it both ways. They either recognise his wife and her circumstances or they don't .
I would suggest that the property is sold (funds in wife's bank) to help pay for costs involved in bringing her BACK to the UK.
I am optimistic for the couple, providing proper advice is taken and this particular Yorkshireman puts good sense and the needs of his family above pride and 'traditional' attitudes.
