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Mendelson, Danuta 2006, Assessment of competency : a primer, Journal of law and medicine, vol. 14, no. 2, pp. 156-166.

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Title Assessment of competency : a primer
Author(s) Mendelson, Danuta
Journal name Journal of law and medicine
Volume number 14
Issue number 2
Start page 156
End page 166
Publisher LawBook Co
Place of publication North Ryde, NSW
Publication date 2006-11
ISSN 1320-159X
Summary Determination of testamentary capacity involves not only application of standard tests for decisional competency but also consideration of such special factors as the testator's "moral duty" to those entitled to her or his bounty (also referred to as "common obligations of life"), and the concept of emotional capacity. It is important for medical and legal practitioners who are involved in assessment of testamentary capacity to be aware of these special factors or requirements, their nature and their effect on the validity of the testator's will. The relevant tests and special factors are examined from an historical perspective.
Notes Reproduced with the specific permission of the copyright owner.
Language eng
Field of Research 180126 Tort Law
HERDC Research category C1 Refereed article in a scholarly journal
Copyright notice ©2006, Lawbook Co.
Persistent URL http://hdl.handle.net/10536/DRO/DU:30003595

Document type: Journal Article
Collections: School of Law
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