Incapacitated
Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-002551
Describing a person who is legally deemed unable to manage their own affairs due to a mental or physical impairment. This status can affect an individual's ability to enter into contracts, make medical decisions, or manage finances. A court typically makes a formal declaration of incapacity after a legal proceeding.
| Identifier | MLC-T-LAW-002551 |
|---|---|
| Field | Law |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "Describing a person who is legally deemed unable to manage their own affairs due to a mental or physical impairment. This status can affect an individual's ability to enter into contracts, make medical decisions, or manage finances. A court typically makes a formal declaration of incapacity after a legal proceeding.",
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