Communicating with clients. The current test for testamentary capacity -- The time at which testamentary capacity is required -- Undue influence and knowledge and approval -- Burden and standard of proof -- The role of the draftsman -- Risk management -- Starting a case : pre litigation -- Alternative dispute resolution -- Method and mechanics of settlement -- Legal proceedings -- The main medical causes of impaired testamentary capacity -- How mental illnesses impact upon testamentary capacity -- The value of standardized cognitive and other tests in contentious probate -- Communicating with clients.
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