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The third area of concern affects those people who, due to disease or trauma, 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 needed for the decision to appoint a representative as opposed to the decision to draft a will. Family members and caregivers for this group would most likely be served by the information in [[Introduction to Adult Guardianship (15:I) | Chapter 15: Guardianship]]. | The third area of concern affects those people who, due to disease or trauma, 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 needed for the decision to appoint a representative as opposed to the decision to draft a will. Family members and caregivers for this group would most likely be served by the information in [[Introduction to Adult Guardianship (15:I) | Chapter 15: Guardianship]]. | ||
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