Legal Question in Criminal Law in North Carolina

mental competency

if someone is declared mentally incompetent to stand trial, are they considered legally incompetent to sign legal documents, i.e. power of attorney, wills, mortgages or loans?


Asked on 9/05/07, 8:25 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Richard Culler Culler Law Firm, P.A.

Re: mental competency

there is a difference...its not a sure thing, but the legal finding for court certainly effects any other decisionmaking of the individual...it would depend upon the findings of the mental health experts and the basis for his incapacity to proceed to trial

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Answered on 9/05/07, 8:36 am


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