of sound mind

[dave101a]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? PA
My question is my brother sign himself in a va mental Hospital for depression and wanting to kill himself, can he make a will since he does not have one?

 

[anteater]

In general, "sound mind" only requires that:

1) He realize that he is making a last will and testament and what doing so means;
2) Comprehend who his family and friends are (the "natural objects of one's bounty");
3) Understand what he owns.

The best people to make that judgment are probably those treating him. Good witnesses and the written opinion of a medical doctor should be sufficient to prove that he has the mental capacity to make a will.