September is World Alzheimer’s Month, a time to raise awareness and challenge the stigma surrounding Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. At Slater Heelis, we understand that Alzheimer’s affects more than just memory. It can impact independence, relationships, and overall wellbeing. That’s why we’re committed to helping individuals and families plan ahead with compassion and clarity.
Health and Welfare LPAs: Protecting Your Wellbeing
A Health and Welfare Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) allows you to appoint someone you trust to make decisions about your medical care, living arrangements, and daily wellbeing if you lose the capacity to do so. For those living with Alzheimer’s or other progressive conditions, this can be a vital safeguard.
Putting a Health and Welfare LPA in place while you still have full mental capacity ensures that your wishes are respected and your care is guided by someone who understands your values and preferences. Read more about Health and Welfare LPAs here.
Property and Financial LPAs: Planning for Financial Security
As Alzheimer’s progresses, managing finances can become increasingly difficult. A Property and Financial LPA allows a trusted person to handle your financial affairs, including paying bills, managing property, and overseeing investments.
Our Wills and Probate team at Slater Heelis can guide you through the process of setting up LPAs, ensuring your affairs are in order and your future is secure. We take the time to understand your circumstances and tailor our advice to suit your needs.
Supporting Vulnerable Individuals: Planning Ahead with Wills and Probate
Whether you’re supporting a loved one or responding to a sudden change in circumstances, early planning plays a vital role in safeguarding vulnerable individuals.
Why Planning Ahead Matters
When someone loses mental capacity and hasn’t put a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) in place, families can face difficult decisions about managing their property, finances, and personal welfare. That’s why our Wills and Probate team encourages clients to plan ahead, ensuring their wishes are respected and their affairs are handled by someone they trust.
What Happens Without an LPA?
If an LPA hasn’t been set up and a person can no longer manage their own affairs, families may need to explore legal alternatives such as applying for deputyship through the Court of Protection. While this is sometimes necessary, it can be a more complex and time-consuming process.
Our Wills and Probate team can help with:
- Preparing and registering Lasting Powers of Attorney
- Advising on Wills and estate planning
- Supporting families through probate and estate administration
- Offering guidance on trusts and protecting vulnerable beneficiaries
- We also offer flexible appointments and home visits to make the process as smooth and supportive as possible.
Let’s Talk
Whether you’re planning ahead or facing a current challenge, we’re here to help. Our experienced solicitors in Manchester and Sale are ready to support you with expert advice and genuine care.
Get In Touch
If you’re supporting a loved one with dementia or planning ahead for your own future, our team is here to help.
Fakhruddin Maimoon, Solicitor and Mediator in our Wills and Probate team, offers expert guidance on will drafting, probate, trusts and LPA matters and Sharia-compliant Wills — with a calm, compassionate approach.
If you’d like to speak with Fakhruddin or another member of our team in Manchester or Sale, please fill out our online contact form or call 03301 624 681.
