Law in a nutshell
Dementia afflicts more people than ever and imposes an added dimension for lawyers taking wills instructions. According to Alzheimer’s Research UK, dementia cases globally are likely to triple by 2050. Unsurprisingly, the number of contested wills where the testator had dementia and/or Alzheimer’s is increasing. So, how should you respond to a client with dementia?
What's covered?
How dementia impacts testamentary capacity , case law examples and what to do in practice with clients.
Estimated length
15 mins
Recommended knoweldge level
Beginner
Knowledge check
3 questions at the end to check your understanding
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