Assessing capacity to write a will

A recently qualified GP member called the MDU's medico-legal helpline for advice about a home visit to assess a patient’s capacity to write a new will.
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Any doctor who provides an opinion about whether someone has capacity to write a will can face questions in writing or in court.

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