Legal Drafting for Elderly and Cognitively Impaired Clients 2026 On-demand
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1 hour verifiable CPD
Legal drafting can be a tedious process without also needing to consider the accessibility of the documents for an elderly or cognitively impaired client.
Emma Horne, Partner at Thorntons, addresses what it means to draft a document for an elderly or cognitively impaired client, and how this can differ from average practices. She analyses the importance of clear scope of financial and welfare powers, working with a guardian or attorney to draft documents on behalf of a client, and the potential for drafting for fluctuating capacity. Finally Emma considers how to provide protection and advice for assets that the client may not fully understand, such as digital assets.
Learning Outcomes:
Compare and contrast legal drafting for elderly and cognitively impaired clients vs everyday practices
Learn the importance of clear financial and welfare powers and clarity for protecting different types of assets your client may not understand
Assess whether documents can be drafted to account for fluctuating capacity in clients
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