When someone decides to make or change a Will, most families focus on who gets what. The courts start somewhere very different – could this person legally understand what they were doing at the time? That question, known as testamentary capacity, can decide whether a Will stands or falls. If it’s not considered properly, even … Read more
Wills are often made at difficult moments, so clarity matters. This guide explains when a testamentary capacity assessment is sensible, how the legal tests work, and what good practice looks like. It blends plain-English explanations with practical steps you can act on today, so families and solicitors can protect a person’s wishes without unnecessary friction. … Read more
When a will is made, it’s about respecting a person’s choices at what is often a tender moment in their life. In England and Wales, the law requires the person signing a will to have “testamentary capacity“, which simply means they understand what they are doing and what it means. For families, that legal phrase … Read more
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