Refer to this flow-chart of the steps that need to be taken in the management of incapacity to handle financial affairs.
Patient unable to conduct own financial affairs
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Discuss with GP and/or Psychiatrist
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Discuss with Lawyer
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Lawyer obtains affidavits from Psychiatrist, GP and family member or friend
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Court application
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Court appoints curator bonis and/or curator ad litem
For more information visit: Dementia SA: http://www.dementiasa.org/ or Alzheimer South Africa: http://www.alzheimers.org.za
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