Paul McDougall
Paul McDougall
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Joined: Jul 16, 2019
Last seen: Jul 31, 2023
Topics: 1 / Replies: 163
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RE: Last Payment

Congratulations - that a huge achievement. Well done !

4 years ago
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RE: Worried sick...

Morning This is a difficult question and not one that can be answered easily. The definition of a dependent for higher education is different compa...

4 years ago
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RE: Having 2 basic bank accounts

Morning There is nothing preventing you from running two basic accounts. There are a whole list of new internet banks that you should consider as w...

4 years ago
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RE: Getting out of a trusted

Hi Trusted The Trustee hands are ties so to speak. As TDA advised, the legislation doesn't permit early settlement unless the full debt is paid in...

4 years ago
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RE: Housing Query when in trust deed

Morning Congratulations - 2021 is sounding like an exciting time for you and the family. Your partner could apply for tenancy in their own name....

4 years ago
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RE: Change of Company

Morning GSmith Yes this can happen and I believe a substantial number of clients have been transferred as a result of this and letters sent this we...

4 years ago
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RE: Self-Assessment query

Hello BMC If you have rental properties, you must complete a tax return each year to declare the rental income. Not wanting to complicate matte...

4 years ago
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RE: Betting when in trustdeed

I agree with TDA There is a difference with gambling being a hobby opposed to an addiction. I would keep in in check for the reasons mentioned a...

4 years ago
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RE: Birthday money

I agree with comments made by Kevin and TDA. Many happy returns for when your birthday comes. P

4 years ago
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RE: Change of circumstance in trust deed

Hi Rj40 You are correct that no benefit can be paid from benefits however it can be taken into account when assessing your level of payment with pr...

4 years ago
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RE: Payment query

Alasdair Yes I agree with your comments however as Kevin said, the trustee has to balance what is best for creditors. If the situation arises ou...

5 years ago
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RE: State Pension

Hello I am not sure if you can defer your state pension. Whilst a trustee cannot take funds from state benefits, it can be considered in assessi...

5 years ago
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RE: Protected Trust Deeds Inquiry - Report

I agree with the points raised. As Kevin suggests, the likelihood of any changes are highly unlikely to happen in the foreseeable future. Google h...

5 years ago
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RE: Windfall?

Good Afternoon Steve Whilst the fees are agreed at the start of the process, it goes against the spirit of the intention behind the legislation. ...

5 years ago
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RE: Injury Compensation

Johnny TDA is correct. Any insurance company will carry out due diligence to ensure you are not subject to an insolvency process. Whether or no ...

5 years ago
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