The documentary “Kate Garraway: Finding Derek” that aired recently highlighted the struggles TV presenter Kate has faced since her husband, Derek Draper, was admitted to hospital with Covid-19 in March 2020. Kate has openly spoken on several occasions about the financial issues she has faced about being unable to access accounts in Derek’s name without a power of attorney.
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On the breakdown of a relationship, consideration will need to be given to the arrangements for any children, including with which parent they should live and how often they should spend time with the other. If parents are unable to agree these arrangements between them, either through discussions or through mediation, an application will need to be made to court for a Child Arrangements Order.
The importance of putting in place a Health & Welfare Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) has certainly come to the fore during the Covid-19 pandemic. This document allows you to appoint a person or persons of your choosing to make medical and care decisions for you, should you become incapable of making them for yourself.
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