This CLE course will cover some of the legal rules applicable to attorneys working with clients who experience diminished capacity and the consequent potential for fraud and abuse against a client with diminished capacity. In this course, attendees will learn how to identify a client who has diminished capacity and the appropriate steps to take to assure continuity in managing the client's portfolio.

The course will also discuss how to document a client's file with the appropriate legal documents to anticipate diminished capacity protocols and practices the advisor can use to protect him/herself.