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Mental Disorders That Erode Capacity

Adam F. Streisand

November/December 2009 | ABA Trust & Investments

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This article addresses the potential legal issues faced by aging Americans who, more and more, are suffering from psychological disorders that can affect their ability to make decisions concerning their care and estate. With estate disputes on the rise, questions about capacity and undue influence are increasingly common. Knowledge of the methods used to evaluate capacity, the disorders that affect it and the legal options available is essential for all parties involved with the care of the elderly.

Adam F. Streisand is the Chair of our Trust and Estate Litigation Practice Group and is based in the Los Angeles office of Loeb & Loeb LLP. He can be reached at .

This article was first printed in the November/December 2009 edition of ABA Trust & Investments. Permission for article reprint has been granted.

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