When a person becomes incapacitated, it means that they are either mentally or physically unable to act for themselves in terms of managing their affairs. Incapacitation can be caused by illness, age, or an accident, and may be temporary or permanent depending on the situation. In your Living Will, you may select individuals of your choice to determine whether or not you are incapacitated. You may also choose who you wish to inform in the event of your incapacitation, for example, a spouse or your children.