Why should I make a Lasting Power of Attorney?

Why should I make a Lasting Power of Attorney?

This week we are supporting Dementia Action Week. None of us know what is round the corner, and indeed if we may be diagnosed with dementia in the future. Nafisa Hussain is a solicitor in our wills probate and estate planning team, and a Dementia Friend. She explains...
Dementia Action Week 2023

Dementia Action Week 2023

15 – 21 May is Dementia Action Week to raise awareness for the disease. Over 944,000 people are diagnosed with and are living with dementia in the UK. Many people worry about whether they will be able to make decisions for themselves if they are diagnosed....
The Importance of a Lasting Power of Attorney

The Importance of a Lasting Power of Attorney

| What is a Lasting Power of Attorney? A lasting power of attorney (LPA) is a legal document that lets you appoint one or more people as an ‘attorney’, who have the power and authority to help you make decisions on your behalf if you lack mental capacity and can’t do...
Mental incapacity crisis in UK

Mental incapacity crisis in UK

A new report from the SFE (Solicitors for the Elderly) and Centre for Future Studies has recently revealed that the UK is leaving medical and care decisions to chance. The report looks at the ever-increasing number of people living with dementia. This, combined with...