by Michael Perkins | Jun 9, 2024 | Aged care, Elder abuse
The law in NSW is evolving this year to improve a person’s autonomy to defend their decision-making rights. As a cognitive responsive law firm, Autonomy First Lawyers is at the forefront of responding to these changes, consistently looking for ways to support our...
by Michael Perkins | Jul 10, 2023 | Decision Making Ability, Medico-legal
The dementia affected community would benefit from a shift in focus, from clinical diagnosis to the broader recognition and management of cognitive impairment and decline, says Michael Perkins, in this reflection on his impressions and learning from the two-day...
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...
by Michael Perkins | Apr 26, 2021 | Autonomy Evaluation, Contract, Legal, Medico-legal, Wills
Autonomy First Lawyers assisted a fellow experienced solicitor, a partner in a Sydney-based commercial law firm that also supports clients with Wills, Succession and Advice legal services. The solicitor attended by Zoom a talk being given by Michael Perkins and Dr...
by Michael Perkins | Mar 15, 2021 | Autonomy Evaluation, Legal, Succession Planning (After Death), Wills
“Our mission is to support and safeguard the will and preference of our clients” – Michael Perkins We were contacted by a new client this week. His long-term family solicitor had refused to update his will because the client had recently been...
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