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flag A UK pensioner was misled into buying a faulty trust that failed to protect her home, sparking financial and emotional distress.

flag Worcester pensioner Paula O'Grady, 77, was misled into buying an asset protection trust in 2011, believing it would protect her home from care costs and probate, but it instead caused years of financial and emotional stress. flag Experts and the Association of Lifetime Lawyers warn that such trusts, often marketed to reduce inheritance tax or avoid care fees, frequently fail to deliver and can lead to serious legal and tax issues. flag Research shows up to £5,000 is spent on ineffective schemes, with 95% of specialist lawyers reporting mis-selling cases, mostly involving older homeowners with significant equity. flag Many victims lacked proper advice, and unregulated firms operate with little oversight. flag O’Grady only resolved her situation with help from a solicitor. flag The group is calling for stronger regulation, public awareness, and a public inquiry, urging people to seek advice from accredited professionals before entering complex estate planning.

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