Sunday, March 4, 2012

Fall-out of mental illness

What happens when mental illness strikes? How can a person passon their assets when they do not have the mental capacity to draw upa will? Anthony Nash, of Bath law firm Mogers, explains.

It is vitally important to make a will if you want to ensure thatyour assets pass to the right people after you die. But what happensif someone has not made a will, and no longer has the mentalcapacity to do so? If you become ill or incapacitated and are unableto manage your own affairs, one of the first questions asked iswhether there is anyone who can deal with matters on your behalf andwho can act to protect you and your interests. There are variousways in which issues can be dealt …

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