How has Lockdown impacted on divorce and separation?
- Thursday, 14 January 2021
- Written by Jenny Fothergill
We may be feeling sad that we were not able to meet up with friends and family in the usual way over Christmas. However, it’s not always as fun and cosy as we think. January traditionally sees an increase in calls to solicitors about divorce and making changes to wills after family break ups, and lockdown has resulted in higher rates of separation and divorce.
What have we learnt from 2020?
- Thursday, 17 December 2020
- Written by Jenny Fothergill
2020 has been dominated by the Covid-19 pandemic. It's affected us all in one way or another. Neither military power nor wealth has been able to stop the destructive global spread of this tiny member of the Coronavirus family. Its full human impact and economic cost will not be known for some while to come.
Making sure your lockdown will is valid
- Wednesday, 18 November 2020
- Written by Jenny Fothergill
Whilst the majority of the country remains in lockdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic, many people are continuing to seek constructive ways to fill their time, from putting their financial affairs in order, reviewing life insurance or savings & pensions to arranging Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney. Many legal services companies including APS Legal & Associates remain open for business as usual, albeit remotely.
Do your debts die with you?
- Monday, 19 October 2020
- Written by Jenny Fothergill
Myth: All your debts will be written off when you die
Mortgages, loans, credit cards, car finance…..whatever the debt, there’s a myth where people think their debts are written off when they die. But that’s not the case. Any assets you had before your death, including any properties, savings and valuables, such as jewellery, car, etc, will be used to pay off any outstanding debts. Your partner, children and family or anyone else you’ve left your estate to, won’t get a penny until all of that debt has been paid. This is the case whether or not you have made a Will.
The importance of Appointing Guardians for your Children
- Thursday, 24 September 2020
- Written by Jenny Fothergill
If you have children, what will happen to them in the unlikely event that you die and they are left with no parents to look after then? It may not be something you’ve considered, or wish to think about, but your children’s future security is important to you.
