What is testamentary capacity and who decides if someone has it?

31/07/2025

A person has testamentary capacity if they can understand the nature and purpose of making a Will, the extent of their estate and how this is disposed and recognise the beneficiaries and the claims to which they should give effect. If there’s doubt, a medical professional may need to assess capacity.

31/07/2025
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