Mental Capacity Consult

WE ARE MENTAL CAPACITY ASSESSORS We are the No. 1 mental capacity assessment company in England and Wales. We have Specialist Mental Capacity Assessors in every corner of the country and we guarantee to turn around any mental capacity assessment within 10 days of accepting the referral. We offer fixed fees, home visits and comprehensive report as a standard practice. The most common mental capacity assessment we do are: CoP3 Form - CAPACITY TO MANAGE PROPERTY AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS or HEALTH AND WELFARE DECISIONS TESTAMENTARY CAPACITY Testamentary capacity is another way of saying capacity to make a Will. Testamentary capacity is not covered by the Mental Capacity Act (2005) and so requires another legal test known as Banks v Goodfellow. CAPACITY TO LITIGATE Like testamentary capacity, a mental capacity to litigate assessment is not covered under the Mental Capacity Act (2005). The Assessor requires a good understanding of the legal principles established in Masterman-Lister v Brutton & Co. CONTENTIOUS PROBATE It is possible to pass an opinion on someone’s mental capacity to make a Will after they have died. This involves a close examination of medical notes and other information. LASTING POWERS OF ATTORNEY Every Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) has to have a person to confirm the person making the LPA understands what they are signing and not under duress, known as a certificate provider. CHALLENGES TO ASSESSMENTS - We challenge a lot of poorly completed mental capacity assessment by other professional. CAPACITY TO MANAGE PROPERTY AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS Most applications to the Court of Protection involve the capacity to manage a property and financial affairs. CAPACITY TO MAKE A GIFT This is another area that sits outside of the remit of the Mental Capacity Act (2005). Expertise is needed in this area of assessment. Contact us on admin@mentalcapacityconsult.co.uk or call: 01634926062