My wife may have to go into a care home in the future, and I have been told by a friend that because our house is in my name and we have separate bank accounts, the local authority can’t take my money or make me sell our house for her care. At the moment she would be self funding.
The local authority cannot include your capital and income in the financial assessment they make for your wife. The local authority does not have the power to assess a couple’s joint resources and must assess everyone individually. Your wife will pay the full cost of her residential care if she has assets or capital in her own right above £23,250, and may qualify for help with the fees if her savings dip below that figure.