Rule 1.14 Client With Diminished Capacity
(a)
When a client's
capacity to make adequately considered decisions in connection with
a representation is diminished, whether because of minority, mental
impairment or for some other reason, the lawyer shall, as far as
reasonably possible, maintain a normal client-lawyer relationship
with the client.
(b)
When the lawyer
reasonably believes that the client has diminished capacity, is at
risk of substantial physical, financial or other harm unless action
is taken and cannot adequately act in the client's own interest, the
lawyer may take
reasonably necessary protective action, including
consulting with individuals or entities that have the ability to
take action to protect the client and, in appropriate cases, seeking
the appointment of a guardian ad litem, conservator or guardian.
(c) Information
relating to the representation of a client with diminished capacity
is protected by Rule 1.6. When taking protective action pursuant to
paragraph (b), the lawyer is impliedly authorized under
Rule 1.6(a)
to reveal information about the client, but only to the extent
reasonably necessary to protect the client's interests.