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Oct 26, 20232 min read

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

Oct 9, 20232 min read

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...

Oct 2, 20232 min read

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

Jul 27, 20232 min read

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...

Jul 27, 20232 min read

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...

Feb 20, 20232 min read

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...

Jan 25, 20223 min read

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;

Oct 10, 20202 min read

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