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=== 3. Cognitive Incapacity === | === 3. Cognitive Incapacity === | ||
The third area of concern includes those people who, due to disease or trauma, have become mentally incapable. It is important to note that the threshold for capacity may differ depending on the legal matter at | The third area of concern includes those people who, due to disease or trauma, have become mentally incapable. It is important to note that the threshold for capacity may differ depending on the legal matter at stake – for example, there may be a different level of capacity required for the decision to appoint a Representative in a Representation Agreement than there would be for the decision to draft a will. Family members and caregivers for this group would be better served by the information in [[Introduction to Adult Guardianship (15:I) | Chapter 15: Guardianship]]. | ||
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