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Royal Commission report launches focus on supported decision making

by Michael Perkins | Mar 7, 2023 | Aged care, Autonomy Evaluation, Elder abuse, Power of Attorney and Guardianship, supported decision making

On 24 January 2023, the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability published its report titled, “Diversity, dignity, equity and best practice: a framework for supported decision-making”. The report can be...

Insight and Appraisal in Cognitive Decline: What Guardianship Tribunal Members and Applicants should know

by Dr Jane Lonie | Aug 8, 2022 | Autonomy Evaluation, Elder abuse, supported decision making

What is insight? Insight, in a medical context, refers to a person’s awareness or recognition of their illness, symptoms or medical condition. Insight often declines in the context of damage or injury to the brain. The amount of insight that is lost can vary. Some...

The assessment of testamentary capacity (STEP Worldwide Webinar June 2021)

by Dr Jane Lonie | Oct 17, 2021 | Autonomy Evaluation, Legal, Medico-legal, Trusts and Estates, Wills

On 30th of June 2021, I was honoured to take part in a discussion on the assessment of testamentary capacity, as one of four elected panel members. The event was held by STEP Worldwide and hosted by Claire van Overdijk TEP, Chair of the STEP Mental Capacity Special...

Does your client have the capacity to instruct?

by Zabina Naem | Oct 17, 2021 | Autonomy Evaluation, Medico-legal, Uncategorized

Capacity is decision specific and can fluctuate over time. A person who may have the mental capacity to make some decisions, such as purchasing groceries, may lack the mental capacity to make other decisions, such as entering a Contract for Sale of Land or making a...

Financial Decision Making Capacity – A Challenge for Advisors

by Michael Perkins | Sep 13, 2021 | Autonomy Evaluation, Financial services, Medico-legal, Private Client Services, Research

Autonomy First is excited to announce that we are partnering with Deakin University to support a new research project, Financial Decision-Making Capacity – A Challenge for Advisors. The project is engaging primarily with financial service professionals and the tools...

Is your client competent to work with you?

by Michael Perkins | May 29, 2021 | Autonomy Evaluation, Opinion, Private Client Services, Trusts and Estates

Introduction All solicitors bound by the Australian Solicitors’ Conduct Rules must comply with the following: 8. CLIENT INSTRUCTIONS 8.1 A solicitor must follow a client’s lawful, proper and competent instructions. By contrast accountants are bound to the...
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