Osborne Morris & Morgan are proud to support World Alzheimer’s Month 2026
We are proud to support World Alzheimer’s Month this September. This annual campaign brings people together to raise awareness of dementia, challenge stigma, and encourage conversations about planning for the future.
Supporting those affected by Dementia
Dementia affects hundreds of thousands of people and families across the UK, with its impact reaching far beyond those diagnosed. World Alzheimer’s Month is an important opportunity to increase understanding, promote support, and encourage people to take practical steps to protect themselves and their loved ones.
While no one likes to think about losing the ability to make decisions in the future, putting the right legal documents in place can provide invaluable peace of mind.
Why a Lasting Power of Attorney is important
A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) allows you to appoint someone you trust to make decisions on your behalf if you become unable to do so yourself. This could be due to dementia, illness, injury, or another condition affecting your mental capacity.
There are two types of LPA:
- Property and Financial Affairs LPA: Allowing your chosen attorney to manage matters such as bank accounts, bills and property.
- Health and Welfare LPA: Enabling your attorney to make decisions about your care, treatment, and wellbeing.
Creating an LPA while you still have capacity ensures your wishes are known and that the people you trust can step in when needed. Without one, your loved ones may face a lengthy and costly application to the Court of Protection before they can help manage your affairs.
Why you should have a Will in place
Alongside an LPA, having a valid Will is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your family and your future.
A Will allows you to:
- Decide who will inherit your assets
- Appoint guardians for your children
- Ensure your wishes are clearly recorded
- Reduce uncertainty and stress for your loved ones
- Help avoid potential disputes after your death
Without a Will, your estate will be distributed according to the rules of intestacy, which may not reflect your wishes or your family’s circumstances.
Planning ahead gives you peace of mind
World Alzheimer’s Month reminds us that none of us know what the future holds. By putting a Lasting Power of Attorney and a Will in place now, you can ensure that your wishes are respected and that your loved ones have clear guidance during what may be a difficult time.
Our experienced Private Client team can guide you through every step of the process, helping you make informed decisions with confidence. Speak to our team today on 01525 378177 or email info@ommlaw.co.uk.
