Course

Mental Capacity - What does an Elder Law Practitioner need to know

UNSW EDGE

Updated Oct 11, 2019

CPD units: 0.5
Knowledge area: Substantive law

This course discusses the different types of capacity and explores the tests and assessment for capacity. The module also examines a solicitor’s responsibilities.

Facilitator: Darryl Browne, Principal, Browne Linkenbagh Legal Services

Recorded: 27 June 2019

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