The Psychological Assessment of Testamentary Capacity, Contractual Capacity, Undue Influence, and the Capacity to Make Medical Decisions

This article provides a conceptual framework for understanding legal capacity and describes the components and legal basis of a psychological assessment of testamentary capacity, contractual capacity, undue influence, and the capacity to make medical decisions. It may serve as a reference for attorneys to identify the key aspects of an effective capacity evaluation, and to prepare for cross-examination of opposing …