Beyond Instructions: What to do when client capacity is uncertain

Capacity issues extend well beyond wills. From property transactions to litigation and settlements, this episode examines where solicitors go wrong, what the courts expect, why capacity must be reassessed throughout a matter, and how to protect yourself. Transcript: Beyond Instructions: What to do when client capacity is uncertain Resources Ryan v Dalton; Estate of Ryan [2017] NSWSC 1007 Petrovski v Nasev; The Estate of Janakievska [2011] NSWSC 1275 Kerr and anor v Badran and anor Estate of Badran [2004] NSWSC 735 Zorbas v Sidiropoulous (No 2) [2009] NSWCA 197 Weller v NSW Legal Services Commissioner [2022] NSWCATOD 67 Sowmi v Master Electrical Services Pty Ltd [2024] NSWSC 176 When a Client’s Mental Capacity is in Doubt: A Practical Guide for Solicitors