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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
Ben Slater
Oct 26, 20232 min read
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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
Team Nellie
Oct 2, 20232 min read
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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...
Team Nellie
Jul 27, 20232 min read
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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...
Team Nellie
Jul 27, 20232 min read
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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...
Team Nellie
Feb 20, 20232 min read
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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;
Team Nellie
Jan 25, 20223 min read
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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
Team Nellie
Oct 10, 20202 min read
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