Unique ethical considerations arise for wills and estates practitioners working with elderly clients. Through examination of three scenarios, this presentation explores common issues in the estate planning process for aging clients, red flags practitioners should be aware of, and effective strategies to ensure that lawyers meet their ethical obligations. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on October 12, 2023. Total running time is 1 hour, 7 minutes.

Unique ethical considerations arise for wills and estates practitioners working with elderly clients. This paper explores common issues in the estate planning process for aging clients, red flags practitioners should be aware of, and effective strategies to ensure that lawyers meet their ethical obligations. This paper was presented at LESA’s Estate Planning Essentials for Elderly Clients webinar on October 12, 2023.