Alzheimer's Research UK's guide to making a Will June 2023 - Flipbook - Page 16
Lasting Powers of Attorney
These legal documents let you appoint someone to make
decisions about your finances and medical treatments
on your behalf, if you aren’t able to make decisions, or
make yourself understood. There are different types of
Lasting Powers of Attorney: one type for making property
and financial decisions, and one for health and welfare
decisions. You can have both types, or just one type, and
you don’t have to appoint the same people for both. Visit
www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/LPA to find out more.
Living Wills
While it isn’t a legal requirement, a Living Will is a way
of letting your loved ones or doctor know what type of
medical treatment you would like to receive or refuse.
Planning and paying for care
Your local authority may be able to help with your care
if your assets are worth less than around £23,000. Before
they can do this, they’ll have to assess your care needs and
financial situation.