Nellie Supports and Institute of Professional Willwriters: Empowering Will Writing Professionals
Nellie Supports is proud to be the official mental capacity assessor partner of the Institute of Professional Willwriters (IPW).
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Team Nellie
Feb 213 min read
Understanding Testamentary Mental Capacity Assessment for Writing a Will
When it comes to creating or amending a will, testamentary capacity is a crucial factor to consider. Testamentary capacity refers to an...
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Ben Slater
Jan 242 min read
Understanding the Golden Rule of Testamentary Capacity
Introduction When it comes to creating a last will and testament, one crucial aspect that often goes overlooked is the testator's...
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Ben Slater
Dec 14, 20232 min read
Navigating Practice Direction 9E: A Guide to Statutory Wills and Client Care by Nellie Supports
One of the cornerstones of Practice Direction 9E is a thorough understanding of the client's personal needs and circumstances.
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Ben Slater
Nov 14, 20232 min read
What is Testamentary Capacity?
Understanding the concept of testamentary capacity is essential for anyone involved in estate planning, creating a will, or those...
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Team Nellie
Oct 13, 20232 min read
Understanding Testamentary Capacity Assessments: Ensuring Your Will Reflects Your Wishes
reating a will is a crucial step in ensuring your assets and estate are distributed according to your wishes after your passing. However,...
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Team Nellie
Oct 12, 20232 min read
The Therapeutic Approach to Testamentary Capacity Assessment: More Than Just a Checklist
The traditional tick-box approach can sometimes fail to capture the nuances of an individual's mental and emotional state, which could be pi
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Team Nellie
Oct 12, 20232 min read
The Golden Rule of Testamentary Capacity: An Essential Guide
In the realm of estate planning and wills, the term "testamentary capacity" often comes to the fore. It is a legal standard, aimed at...
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Team Nellie
Oct 9, 20232 min read
Assessing Testamentary Capacity: A Comprehensive Guide
The most often cited legal test for testamentary capacity stems from the case of Banks v Goodfellow (1870). This case law has been monumenta
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Ben Slater
Oct 9, 20232 min read
Understanding Testamentary Capacity: Navigating Law and Mental Health
Understanding testamentary capacity is a topic that involves both legal and psychological considerations. When it comes to estate planning a
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Team Nellie
Sep 18, 20232 min read
Understanding the Importance of a PA14 Medical Probate Certificate
Dealing with the estate of a deceased loved one can be an emotionally challenging and complex process. As an executor or administrator,...
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Kerry Slater
Jul 31, 20233 min read
Unraveling the Contested Will: The Role of Contemporaneous Retrospective Assessments
Introduction: In the aftermath of a loved one's passing, the distribution of assets through their last will and testament can sometimes...
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Team Nellie
Jul 27, 20232 min read
Understanding Testamentary Mental Capacity: Safeguarding Your Last Wishes
When it comes to estate planning and writing a will, ensuring that your wishes are accurately represented and legally binding is of...
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Team Nellie
May 22, 20232 min read
How To Get A PA14 Medical Probate Certificate: The Ultimate Guide
A PA14 Medical Certificate is a certificate completed by a health and social care professional that states a person lacks the sufficient men
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Kerry Slater
May 3, 20232 min read
Importance of a Life Expectancy Report for Statutory Wills:
A statutory will is a legally binding document that outlines the distribution of a person's assets after their passing, often under...
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Team Nellie
Apr 20, 20232 min read
Testamentary Capacity
Testamentary capacity is a key attribute to the validity of any will. As a general rule, individuals making a will should have sufficient me
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