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Capacity & undue influence

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8 min read

When Systems Become Barriers

When someone dies, families are often left with questions. Sometimes those questions are simply part of the grieving process.

  • Institutional failure
  • Safeguarding

2 min read

The Problem Isn’t That Nobody Knew

When something terrible happens, we often hear the same questions. The problem was not always a lack of recognition. The problem was what happened after recognition.

  • Capacity & undue influence
  • Safeguarding

2 min read

Capacity Does Not Equal Protection

There is legislation in place, including: It is failure to apply it properly in real-world situations. Official figures suggest these cases are rare.

  • Capacity & undue influence
  • Institutional failure

4 min read

This Was Not Missed, It Was Dismissed

Not in one case. Not in one place. But across the UK, the Isle of Man and beyond. A vulnerable person raises concerns. A family member raises concerns.

  • Capacity & undue influence
  • Institutional failure

4 min read

When Opinion Becomes Outcome

Independent Corroboration, Digital Narrative Control and the Structural Risks in Coercive Control Cases In safeguarding, probate and capacity disputes, professional opinion carries significant weight.

  • Capacity & undue influence
  • Safeguarding

5 min read

Transparency in Will Drafting

Wills are not always prepared by solicitors. In practice, they may be drafted by a range of professionals, advisers or organisations.

  • Capacity & undue influence
  • Coercive control