Dementia and Will

[Dan1959]

What is the name of your state?What is the name of your state? Oregon

Is it legal for a individual with dementia to change his will? No compentency hearings for the individual have occurred. . .and could the will be challenged after death if the individual was shown to be suffering from dementia at the time the will was changed?

 

[seniorjudge]

Q: Is it legal for a individual with dementia to change his will?

A: I don't if it is actually illegal, but it could certainly cause part or all of the will to be declared void after the person's death.


Q: No compentency hearings for the individual have occurred. . .and could the will be challenged after death if the individual was shown to be suffering from dementia at the time the will was changed?

A: See first answer.