Equal Justice University 2024

We all need support with decisions at one time or another in our life. In some circumstances a legal decision-maker may need to be appointed. It could be for an elderly parent with dementia, a loved one who had a stroke, an adult child with a disability, a young adult with disabilities reaching the age of majority or someone suffering from a mental health crisis. For these situations people reach out for legal advice.

How does someone evaluate for capacity when seeking a conservatorship or other legal decision-making documents? Is there a one-size fits all assessment or process for determining capacity? How does the law office support considerations for “least restrictive manner” when counseling families in these situations?

This session will provide information, resources, and tools for applying person centered practices within the legal setting to support decision-making autonomy. Attendees will be challenged to consider how to increase person centered practices in their offices.