One of the first questions we often ask during a client review is simple: “Have you put your Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) in place?” Surprisingly often, the answer is no. Many people then say something similar: “We arranged one for a parent.” When asked whether they ever needed to use it, the response is almost always the same — it was extremely helpful. That naturally leads to an important question: If it made such a difference for your family, why not put the same prot