Hello,
My father was diagnosed with Alzheimer's and dementia earlier in the year. Although he is in the early stages, we're looking to put legal safeguards in to prevent obstacles later with regards to his health and financial matters. Not really sure what we need but hopefully you can point me in the right direction.
My Dad is 80 years old and in otherwise pretty good health. He made a will in 2004 before my mother passed away (in 2009). Although my mother is mentioned, my brother and I are down as executors in her absence so assume the will is still 'current' and doesn't need updating.
He also has a living will / advance directive dated 2004.
He also has an Enduring Power of Attorney for property and affairs dated 2004, again signed by my mother but I am down as an attorney.
My enquiry is around whether or not these documents need updating or require newer products such as lasting POA for health and finance.
Many thanks in advance for your help and guidance.
Regards, Alex Dempsey
My father was diagnosed with Alzheimer's and dementia earlier in the year. Although he is in the early stages, we're looking to put legal safeguards in to prevent obstacles later with regards to his health and financial matters. Not really sure what we need but hopefully you can point me in the right direction.
My Dad is 80 years old and in otherwise pretty good health. He made a will in 2004 before my mother passed away (in 2009). Although my mother is mentioned, my brother and I are down as executors in her absence so assume the will is still 'current' and doesn't need updating.
He also has a living will / advance directive dated 2004.
He also has an Enduring Power of Attorney for property and affairs dated 2004, again signed by my mother but I am down as an attorney.
My enquiry is around whether or not these documents need updating or require newer products such as lasting POA for health and finance.
Many thanks in advance for your help and guidance.
Regards, Alex Dempsey