Libby Holding: LPAs are not just a later life concern

Many people associate mental incapacity with old age and degenerative illnesses, such as Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. Incapacity can however affect people of all ages for many reasons, including strokes and serious illnesses, or accidents such as car crashes or sporting injuries, resulting in neurological damage. These are often sudden events with no prior warning, and the lasting effects can be devastating for friends and family members. Most adults know they should write a will to deal with their affairs if they pass away, but there is a lack of awareness about what would ha...