How to evidence capacity on the day: attendance notes, video, and medical letters
When you’re making a Will or signing a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA), the question that matters is simple: did you have capacity at the moment you gave instructions and signed? Capacity is time-specific and decision-specific. If it’s ever challenged later (often after someone has died, or when a family dispute flares up), what protects […]
Testamentary capacity explained: Banks v Goodfellow and modern assessments
When you make a Will, you’re doing something deeply personal: deciding who benefits, who takes responsibility, and what happens next. Most of the time, the process is straightforward. But when there’s any hint that your mental capacity could be questioned later—because of age, illness, a diagnosis like dementia, medication, or a recent hospital stay—getting it […]