Competency & Legal Capacity Attorneys
Helping Families in Taunton & All of Massachusetts
The estate planning and probate law attorneys at Percy Law Group, PC, routinely represent individuals involved in disputes regarding competency and legal capacity. Sometimes we represent individuals challenging the legal capacity and competency of a person signing a document. We also represent many clients who seek to uphold the validity of duly executed documents. Every examination of competency and legal capacity focuses on the state of mind of the person signing the document in question at the time he or she signed it. This examination requires the experience, hard work and dogged determination of the estate planning and probate litigation team at Percy Law Group, PC Call our firm today to arrange an initial consultation regarding your particular probate litigation needs.
Using Competency and Legal Capacity to Your Advantage
When you hire our team you will see us thoroughly examine the multitude of facts and circumstances surrounding the document signing event. Proper execution of a legal instrument requires that the person signing have sufficient mental capacity to understand the implications of the document at the time they signed it. Having that capacity the day or hours before and/or the day or hours after is irrelevant. Our investigations can involve the use of witnesses present at the time, an analysis of drug use and interaction, illnesses, medical expert opinion and testimony, and life circumstance issues such as sleep quality the day or days before, etc. Capacity and competency are clearly moving targets, but so is the type of document at issue. Therefore, a greater understanding is required for some legal activities than for others. For instance, the capacity required for entering into a contract is higher than that required to execute a will.
New Bedford Mental Competency Case Attorney
Contact the experienced estate planning law team and probate law team at Percy Law Group, PC, for sound advice on your particular legal capacity and competency issue. We can provide a comprehensive review of your options, advise you on the best course of action, and as appropriate diligently act to protect your interests. Contact us online or call us toll free at (508) 206-9900 to schedule an initial consultation.
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At Percy Law Group, PC, your satisfaction is our priority! See for yourself what our clients have to say about working with us.
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"Thank you to Percy Law Group"
Thank you to Percy Law Group. A special thank you to Diane who was very professional with a pleasant personality. Her hard work was much appreciated. Also a thank you to Amanda who was always available and knowledgeable to answer my many questions. They bo
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Tremendous experience working with Thomas. We appreciate your assistance during the signing of our closing. You were very thorough in explaining everything involved, and we greatly appreciate it. It was an absolute pleasure working with you.
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I can't say enough about Percy Law Group. From Attorney Tom Percy to his staff- they are top notch. I am a real estate professional and deal directly with Attorney Percy and Attorney Meaghan Hatch and have complete confidence when working with them. I have
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Courtney DaCunha of Percy Law Group is fantastic! As a busy real estate professional, I need an attorney on my client(s)' side who is always responsive and there when you need them. Courtney is all of that and more! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend.
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I've had the pleasure of working with Courtney DeCunha on a few Real Estate transactions. She is thorough and very responsive to questions. I would absolutely continue recommending her to my Real Estate clients in the future.
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My husband and I had such a wonderful experience working with Meaghan Hatch at Percy Law in the closing of our house. Her and the team were always responsive, helpful, professional and a pleasure to work with! Highly recommend!
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I had the great fortune having Attorney Russell Weddell help me with my divorce. He was amazingly patient, understanding and provided me with excellent legal advice. This divorce was very difficult but he helped me make it through this wrenching experience
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Why Choose Percy Law Group, PC? What Makes Us Different
Serving Boston, MA Since 1987
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We Have Spanish and Portuguese Services Available
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We Will Push and Push to Get the Best Possible Result for You
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We Are Available When and Where You Want
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We Offer Free Consultations for Injury & Workers' Comp
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We Typically Get Results Fast: We Start Working on Your Case from Day 1
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We Will Always Be in Your Corner Fighting Hard for You and Your Family