Personal Legal Services

Usually, a person’s capacity to consent is set out within the Mental Capacity Act 2005, which applies to those aged 16 and over. The rules and guidance in respect of assessing the capacity of a young person under 16 is set out within the case of Gillick v West Norfolk and Wisbech Area Health Authority.   … Continued

The deceased left a Will – what does this mean? If the deceased left a Will they will have appointed one or more Executors to deal with their affairs after their death. An Executor conducts the estate administration in accordance with the law and the terms of the Will. They may also need to apply … Continued