Chloe Faulkner: Can anyone afford to not have an LPA?

The importance of Lasting Power of Attorney

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Using the sad and well-publicised example of Kate Garraway and her husband Derek Draper, Chloe Faulkner explores why having a Power of Attorney is so important

Kate Garraway has long been a familiar face on the morning news circuit, but recently has found herself in the spotlight for more personal, and difficult, reasons. In March this year, her husband Derek Draper contracted Covid-19 and has remained very seriously ill, including a long period of time in a medically-induced coma.  In addition to the emotional toll this situation must have placed upon Garraway and her family, she has also recently spoken of the difficulties she is facing in a practical sense. She explained the ways in which dealing with general paperwork, particularly that sur...

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