The Covid-19 pandemic has emphasised the importance of using lasting powers of attorney (LPAs) to plan for periods of incapacity. The Office of the Public Guardian (the OPG) reported in 2019 that the average age at which individuals register LPAs is 74.

Unfortunately, anyone can become incapacitated at any point in their lives. Though making suitable provision for incapacity can be a sensitive topic, putting suitable LPAs in plac...