This is from the OPG (Scotland) website:

“Further to the opinion expressed by Sheriff Baird, which cast doubt on the validity of powers of attorney drafted in what is a standard form, the Public Guardian has instructed detailed legal advice on the most appropriate option to achieve clarity on this. The Public Guardian wishes a procedure which gives an opportunity for PoA validity issues to be fully explored. Any update will be provided here.”

More on this from can be found here.

An earlier blog on this can also be found here.