(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.
