Judicial determination of capacity of older adults in guardianship proceedings.
Contributors: American Bar Association. Commission on Law and Aging.; American Psychological Association.; National College of Probate Judges (U.S.)
Publisher: American Bar Association; American Psychological Association; National College of Progate Judges
Published: 2006
Place of publication: [Washington, D.C.]; [Washington, D.C.]; [Williamsburg, Va.]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 42
ISBN-13: 9781590317648
Subjects: Capacity and disability -- United States.; Mental health -- Evaluation -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.; Older people -- Mental health -- United States.; Guardian and ward -- Psychological aspects.
Genres: Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Notes: "A Handbook For Judges"--cover.

Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: The role of judges in capacity determination; title: Overview of capacity assessment; title: Six pillars of capacity; title: Step one : screen the case; title: Step two : gather information; title: Step three : conduct hearing; title: Step four : make determination; title: Step five : ensure court oversight.