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Can someone with dementia have mental capacity to sell, buy or transfer property?

The law governing the capacity to sell property, the Mental Capacity Act (2005), is clear; however, a diagnosis alone is insufficient to say

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Mental Capacity in Property Transactions: Lessons from Katy Perry's Real Estate Controversy

Recently, pop star Katy Perry became the namesake of proposed legislation aimed at protecting senior citizens from predatory real estate...

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Mental Capacity Assessment for Selling, Buying, or Transferring Property

When it comes to property transactions such as buying, selling, or transferring property, ensuring that all parties involved have the mental

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Understanding Mental Capacity When Purchasing a Property: Making Informed Decisions

Purchasing a property is a significant life event, representing a major financial and emotional investment. It's a decision that demands...

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Understanding Mental Capacity Assessments in Property Transactions: Empowering Informed Decisions

Property transactions, such as selling or buying a home, are significant life events that require careful consideration and informed...

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Conveyancing and Mental Capacity

The case of a conveyancing solicitor selling a woman's property when there were doubts about the person's capacity highlighted the need...

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Selling a property as a deputy or attorney

When someone is self-funding and placed by statutory services into a care home, they can, on occasion, fall between the gaps;

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Protecting your decision making: Deprivation of Assets

A recent ruling by the Local Government and Social Car ombudsman has reiterated the test that local authorities should apply