A practical webinar aimed at understanding the principals of mental capacity and how to assess capacity for clients who may lack the capacity to make their own decisions.
By the end of these sessions you will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the legal framework, including:
- Definition of Mental Capacity
- The test for Capacity
- Demonstrate an understanding of when to consider a client’s mental capacity and the illnesses which may affect decision making
- Apply the test of Capacity
- Demonstrate an understanding of capacity to instruct a practitioner
- Identify, through the use of practical examples, how to determine a lack of mental capacity
- Work out what to include in your file and attendance notes
- Identify when to instruct an expert to undertake a mental capacity assessment.
Extensive notes will be provided and time will be set aside for delegate questions
Please note, the course fee is per person.
All sessions are recorded and available on demand if you are unable to join live. Please book your place and the recording will be circulated 48 hours after the live session to review on-demand.
Who Should Attend
- All practitioners involved in any legal discipline
Level
- Beginner and Intermediate
Speaker
Scott Walker – Consultant Private Client Solicitor at Richard Nelson LLP
Scott is a solicitor and Visiting Lecturer at the University of Law specialising in Wills, Probate, Trusts, Tax, Court of Protection and Vulnerable Client matters. He has been involved in the area of Wills and Probate since 2007 and qualified as a solicitor in 2013. He is also a full accredited member of Solicitors for the Elderly (currently rebranding to the Association of Lifetime Lawyers) as well as an Associate Member of the Professional Speaking Association.
Scott’s other work includes webinars and training within Private Client Law for a number of institutions throughout the UK.