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EPISODE · Feb 26, 2026 · 8 MIN

Dementia, Capacity and Estate Planning

from Agapi Marketing/NEXsteps Changing Perceptions... Transforming Lives · host Nancy Boisvert

A dementia diagnosis often leads families to assume incapacity comes automatically.But that isn’t how the law works.In this week's episode, I talk about the difference betweendementia and legal capacity, explain why capacity is decision-specific, and how early estate planning can preserve independence and reduce future conflict.This conversation is for anyone supporting a parent or spouse and trying to understand what steps matter and when.Read the full article about this topic.Learn more about how I support families navigating estate planning and estate administration at: https://nexsteps.ca/Disclaimer: This content is for general information only and is not legal, financial, medical, or tax advice.#estateplanning #dementia #capacity #nexsteps

A dementia diagnosis often leads families to assume incapacity comes automatically.But that isn’t how the law works.In this week's episode, I talk about the difference betweendementia and legal capacity, explain why capacity is decision-specific, and how early estate planning can preserve independence and reduce future conflict.This conversation is for anyone supporting a parent or spouse and trying to understand what steps matter and when.Read the full article about this topic.Learn more about how I support families navigating estate planning and estate administration at: https://nexsteps.ca/Disclaimer: This content is for general information only and is not legal, financial, medical, or tax advice.#estateplanning #dementia #capacity #nexsteps

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A dementia diagnosis often leads families to assume incapacity comes automatically.But that isn’t how the law works.In this week's episode, I talk about the difference betweendementia and legal capacity, explain why capacity is decision-specific,...

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