Can my mother make a Will if she has been diagnosed with Alzheimers?
The prerequisites of being able to perform this task is that the person be of sound mind, memory and understanding. This includes knowing the approximate amounts of her bank accounts and investments, knowing the whereabouts of her assets, the approximate value of her entire estate, and knowing the names of the persons she wants to inherit her estate. It is unlikely that a person in the advanced stages of Alzheimers would be able to meet the above tests.
