Capacity and Undue Influence - A Case Study
SAVE THE DATE - JOIN US FOR OUR MARCH MEETING!
CAPACITY AND UNDUE INFLUENCE-
A Case Study
presented by Stacey Wood, Ph.D.
The Estate Planning Council of San Bernardino County is pleased to welcome Dr. Stacey Wood to our March meeting.
Due to last year's overwhelming demand to have Dr. Wood give further insight on the issue of Unde Influence, we are delighted to welcome her back for a more in-depth discussion.
Dr. Wood is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Professor of Psychology at Scripps College in Claremont, California. Her work as an academic and researcher includes numerous peer-reviewed articles, book contributions, and guidance of the Neuropsychology of Decision-Making Laboratory.
In addition to her work within the field of study, Dr. Wood is an authority on decisional capacity matters in the courtroom. Dr. Wood has provided expert analysis in well over 200 cases in California and nationwide. Her experience spans from cases of undue influence, financial elder abuse, testamentary capacity, probate conservatorship, competency to stand trial, and more. A credit to her reputation in legal proceedings, Dr. Wood served as Lead Editor and major contributor on “Assessment of Older Adults with Diminished Capacity: A Handbook for Lawyers,” by the American Psychological Association and American Bar Association. Additionally, Dr. Wood conducts statewide training in California for Adult Protective Services (APS) and probate and judicial training in California.
