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Alzheimer’s is impacting more of our lives day by day. It’s something we now hear of so often that it is very much the case that we all know someone who is suffering from Alzheimer’s.
Where a person is diagnosed with a type of Alzheimer’s, they may not be able to make decisions for themselves as they no longer have the mental capacity to do the things they previously did for themselves or they may just need a helping hand with everyday life.
September is World Alzheimer’s Month, an international campaign run by Alzheimer’s Diseases International to raise understanding and awareness around the world of Alzheimer’s and the challenges that come with it.
Pinney Talfourd is proud to support this campaign and as such, we have set out below the benefits of forward planning to ensure that should the worst happen, you will already have put arrangements in place.
A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal vehicle that allows you to choose someone you trust to make decisions for you. There are two different types of LPA:
A Health and Welfare LPA which allows your appointed attorneys to liaise with medical professionals, care givers or others regarding decisions concerning medication or even end of life care.
A Property and Financial Affairs LPA which allows your appointed attorneys to access your bank accounts to pay any outstanding bills, buy and sell any property held and generally manage all assets and liabilities held.
LPAs can make things easier for you and your loved ones and should be made as soon as possible so that if you are diagnosed with a form of Alzheimer’s, then your affairs are in place for those around you to help support you and make decisions on your behalf.
A Will sets out your wishes for what is to happen to your assets after you die. Like an LPA, a Will can only be made whilst you still possess the mental capacity to do so. If you were to be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and you had not made a Will, then it may be the case that you do not possess the relevant capacity to make a Will. If this is the case your estate will be dealt with under the rules of Intestacy which may not be what you want.
Ultimately, making a Will and an LPA are all about making your wishes known, and retaining control by choosing who is to receive what from your Estate, and who is to make decisions on your behalf as your attorneys.
At Pinney Talfourd, we can help with getting the necessary documents prepared for you and your loved ones so that arrangements are in place, for a rainy day. Time is something that can very quickly slip away, so please do get in touch with us and one of our specialist Private Client solicitors who can assist with Wills and LPAs.
It’s time to act on dementia and it’s time to act on Alzheimer’s.
The above is meant to be only advice and is correct as of the time of posting. This article was written by Zara Chaudary, Solicitor in the Private Client team at Pinney Talfourd LLP Solicitors. The contents of this article are for the purposes of general awareness only. They do not purport to constitute legal or professional advice. Specific legal advice should be taken on each individual matter. This article is based on the law as of August 2024.
For help and advice, talk to a member of our team. They can advise on the best options in your matter.
