Mental Capacity Assessments available
Testamentary
Testamentary capacity, or capacity to make a Will is not covered by the Mental Capacity Act (2005) and requires a legal test known as Banks v Goodfellow.
Social Media
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Health & Welfare
Falling within the MCA 2-stage test, our assessors can skillfully complete a CoP3 form or report for these highly complex and important assessments.
Lasting Powers of Attorney
For a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) we can act as a certificate provider, act as a witness and provide an accompanying report if needed.
Marriage & Sexual Relations
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Litigation
Capacity to litigate is not covered under the Mental Capacity Act (2005). Instead, it is covered by case law, the most recent being Dunhill v Burgin (2014).
Statutory Will
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CoP3
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Act as Executor
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Gifting
A surprisingly complex assessment for which our assessors skilfully apply the current lead case law, Re Beaney (1978), often combined with Banks vs Goodfellow.
Property & Financial Affairs
Most assessments relate to applications to the Court of Protection and involve completing a CoP3 form.
Equity Release
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Item Specific
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