Testamentary capacity is essential for a Will to be considered valid. Whether approached before a Will is signed or retrospectively after death when a Will is disputed, these assessments require clinicians to have a clear understanding of the scope and limits of what is being requested.
In this webinar, our panel will explore the common medico-legal pitfalls practitioners may encounter when dealing with testamentary capacity assessments and provide practical guidance to help you respond with confidence.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this session, you will be able to:
- Critically examine the legal and regulatory frameworks governing testamentary capacity assessment and medico‑legal opinion writing.
- Describe a structured risk‑management framework to approach testamentary capacity requests (current vs retrospective), including appropriate referral/declining decisions and evidence-informed documentation.
- Plan practical risk mitigation strategies to minimise medico-legal risk.
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