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Anna Davies: Power of attorney lessons from Kate Garraway's struggle Power of attorney explained Anna Davies: "The Covid-19 pandemic has, unfortunately, highlighted the practical and emotional difficulties family members face when their loved ones have lost capacity to act for themselves, but there is no power of attorney in place." Anna Davies Anna Davies explains the intricacies and importance of power of attorney, something advisers may wish to pass on during client conversations... Whilst many people appreciate the importance of having a will to deal with arrangements on death, the import...

Harrow UK Lasting Powers Of Attorney Agents – Consulting Services Launched LPA Now is now providing an updated range of cost-effective services to clients in Harrow, London, who want to create and register a Lasting Power of Attorney. April 09, 2021 00:17 ET | Source: LPA Now LPA Now Brampton, United Kingdom, April 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LPA Now, a paralegal expert in Brampton, Cumbria, announced the launch of an updated range of services for clients in Harrow, London, and the surrounding area. The company has extensive experience in the guidanc...

Gardner Leader Newbury office is dementia friendly Thirty law firm staff become dementia friendly aware after training programme ');  '); LAW firm Gardner Leader has transformed its offices in Newbury to become dementia friendly and has trained more than 30 staff to be dementia friendly aware in support of the Alzheimer’s Society.  The company is one of only two solicitors in the county to be officially recognised for its work towards being dementia friendly by Dementia Friendly West Berkshire – an organisation dedicated to improving the lives of people living with the disorder.  There...

Senior family lawyers reviewing their 2020 caseloads saw a rise in divorce applications, maintenance payment issues and personal protection cases against the backdrop of the Covid-19 pandemic year. Other noticeable family law concerns included access to children, and cross-border-related issues that arose from domestic and international Covid-19 restrictions. "While we do not yet have the exact figures from the Department of Statistics Singapore, it would not be surprising if the number of divorce cases increased last year," said family law lecturer Tricia Ho Wei Jing from the Singapore Unive...

William Hadley, Partner, Tax and Estate Planning Lasting Powers of Attorney are a way of giving someone you trust the legal authority to make decisions on your behalf if you lack mental capacity at some time in the future, or if you no longer wish to make decisions for yourself. A pandemic naturally forces people to think about their financial affairs and consider worst-case scenarios – and most people will consider what will happen after their death, making sure their will is written or up to date. However, it’s also really important to discuss your wishes should you lose mental capaci...