In this issue we put a spotlight on National Health Care Decision Day, Poverty Masquerading as Incapacity, Use of the Mini-Mental State Exam (MMSE) in Capacity Determination, Voting and Capacity, Fiduciary Court Duties , Elder Justice and more.
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Assessment of Older Adults with Diminished Capacities: A Handbook for Lawyers, 2nd Edition
ABA Advance Directives: Counseling Guide for Lawyers
Why am I left in the waiting room? Understanding the Four C's of Elder Law Ethics
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