Legal Support During Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
Every September, Alzheimer’s Awareness Month brings vital attention to the challenges faced by people living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, as well as their families and carers. It’s a time to raise understanding, fight stigma and encourage early action, especially when it comes to planning for the future.
If you or a loved one is dealing with a dementia diagnosis it can be an emotional and overwhelming time. Legal paperwork might be the last thing on your mind, but putting the right documents in place early on can provide invaluable peace of mind, helping protect your wishes, your finances and your family.
Why Legal Planning Matters
A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) lets you appoint someone you trust to make decisions on your behalf if you’re no longer able to. Acting early ensures your wishes are known and reduces the risk of complications or disputes later on. LPAs are especially important for conditions like Alzheimer’s, where decision-making capacity can diminish over time.
Health and Welfare LPA
This gives your chosen attorney the legal authority to make decisions about your medical care, living arrangements and personal welfare but only if you lose mental capacity. It ensures your care reflects your values and preferences, even if you’re no longer able to express them.
Property and Financial Affairs LPA
This allows your attorney to manage your money, property, and bills, either immediately (with your consent) or once you lose capacity. It’s especially helpful if dementia makes financial management more difficult over time.
The Importance of Having a Will
Creating or updating your Will is about more than deciding “who gets what.” It’s about easing the burden for your loved ones and ensuring your wishes are honoured. For those living with Alzheimer’s, a solicitor may advise incorporating trusts or special provisions to support vulnerable beneficiaries. At Rogers & Norton, we offer an online Will questionnaire to help get the process started at your own pace, with full confidentiality.
Let Us Help
This Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, take the opportunity to think ahead not just about treatment or care, but about protecting your autonomy and supporting your loved ones. Our friendly team of solicitors offer practical, compassionate guidance on LPAs, Wills and planning for the future.
Whether you’re at the start of this journey or supporting someone who is, we’re here to help you take the right steps
If you’d like to learn more about making a Will or setting up an LPA, we offer a straightforward, personalised service to guide you through every step. You can also complete our online Will questionnaire to help us understand your circumstances and begin preparing your documents confidentially and efficiently.
Our friendly team of experienced solicitors offer a tailored approach to your legal requirements. From planning for the future to dealing with the death of a loved one, Rogers & Norton provide a sensitive and personalised service.
For more information, visit our Wills, Trusts and Probate services page, or contact us by calling 01603 666001 or emailing enquiries@rogers-norton.co.uk
*This article is provided for general information purposes only and does not constitute legal or any other professional advice.