Decision-Making Capacity

Capacity is a tricky issue, especially as the legal definition is not always the same as popular understanding. As aging practitioners, it is important for us to understand how capacity issues intersect with our work. Ms. Odensky will discuss with us the standards for decision making capacity, how the legal system determines whether a person can sign legal documents, and when guardianship may be the appropriate answer.

Angela Odensky is a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA) in Houston, Texas. A native Texan, she received her BA from Southwestern University, Georgetown, TX, MA from Radford University, Radford, VA, JD from the University of Houston Law Center, and CELA through the National Elder Law Foundation. Angela is licensed to practice in Texas and Washington. Angela’s focus is Estate Planning, Probate, Elder Law, and Special Needs Planning.

Angela is a regular speaker and presenter on the topics of Estate Planning and Elder Law at Chevron, Baker Ripley, CarePartners, Kelsey Seybold, and a variety of caregiver groups. She is is an active member of the Texas and Washington Chapters of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Houston Bar Association, Texas Bar Association, and the Texas Bar College.

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