Legal Drafting for Elderly and Cognitively Impaired Clients | Law Society of Scotland

18 May 2026

Live online | 1 hour’s verifiable CPD

Legal drafting can be a tedious process without also needing to consider the accessibility of the documents for an elderly or cognitively impaired client.

Our expert speaker Emma Horne, Partner at Thorntons, will address what it means to draft a document for an elderly or cognitively impaired client, and how this can differ from average practices. You will also learn the importance of clear scope of financial and welfare powers, working with a guardian or attorney to draft documents on behalf of a client, and the potential for drafting for fluctuating capacity

For more information or to book your place, please visit our website.

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