"Of sound mind"

[jenntalkisses]

What is the name of your state? Arizona - What is the legal binding definition of " Of sound mind?" Can an elderly couple who have been diagnoised by a medical doctor with Altzheimer's and Dementia sign legal documents such as wills? If so, who decides when they are no longer concidered "of sound mind?"

 

[BlondiePB]

What is the legal binding definition of " Of sound mind?"

Being of sound mind can vary from state to state. All state courts can rule on whether or not a person is of sound mind. Physician reports weigh very heavily.

Can an elderly couple who have been diagnoised by a medical doctor with Altzheimer's and Dementia sign legal documents such as wills?

No.