A practical training session 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.
Brought to you by Scott Walker and Today’s Training, by the end of this session, you will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the legal framework, including:
- the statutory principles
- 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.
Dates:
- Wednesday 21st May 2025, 1pm (1 hour)
Who Should Attend
- All Practitioners involved in any legal discipline.
Level
- Suitable for all levels of experience.
Speaker
Scott Walker – Consultant Private Client Solicitor at Richard Nelson LLP
Wills & Probate Lawyer, Lecturer & Trainer and Professional Speaker, Scott is on a mission to inspire legal professionals to think differently so they can enjoy the law and make a difference in the lives of other people.
Now a Consultant Solicitor at Richard Nelson Solicitors, Scott also provides training to legal professionals, estate planners, firms, and their teams in all aspects of Private Client Law; Wills, Probate, Tax, Trusts, Court of Protection and Care Funding, He is also a Visiting Lecturer at the University of Law, based at the Bloomsbury Campus in London.
He has specialised in the area of Wills and Probate since 2007 and qualified as a solicitor in 2013. Scott is a full accredited member of the Association of Lifetime Lawyers as well as an Associate Member of the Professional Speaking Association.