Solicitors and legal professionals
Independent medico-legal assessments and reports addressing the specific capacity question in your instructions, including Court of Protection and contentious probate matters.
Send a professional enquiryIndependent expert assessments
Mental capacity assessments you can rely on
Clear, independent and legally focused assessments for Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, financial affairs, litigation and Court of Protection matters.
Who we help
Start with the route that fits your situation
You do not need to know the exact legal terminology before contacting us. We can advise whether an assessment appears appropriate before you make a commitment.
Individuals and families
If you are concerned about someone’s ability to make a Will, grant an LPA or manage financial decisions, you may contact us directly for an initial discussion.
Discuss your situationSpecialist services
Assessments for present and retrospective decisions
Each assessment is tailored to the decision in question and the applicable legal framework.
Testamentary capacity
Assessment of a person’s capacity to make, amend or revoke a Will.
Learn moreRetrospective capacity
Record-based opinion about capacity at an earlier time, including disputed Wills.
Learn moreLPA and financial affairs
Assessment relating to granting an LPA or managing property, money and assets.
Learn moreLitigation capacity
Assessment of capacity to conduct proceedings or provide instructions to legal representatives.
Learn moreCourt of Protection
Capacity assessments and reports addressing property and affairs or health and welfare questions.
Learn moreOther decision-specific capacity
Enquiries concerning capacity to make a gift and other specific decisions are considered individually.
Discuss a caseA clear process
From first contact to final report
Timescales depend on complexity, availability and receipt of the necessary information.
Initial enquiry
Send a brief outline. We normally acknowledge enquiries within one working day.
Scope and quote
We clarify the capacity question and normally provide a quotation within 1–2 working days.
Assessment
Records are reviewed and an online, home or care-home assessment is arranged where required.
Report
Reports are typically delivered within 2–3 weeks after the required records and assessment are complete.
Why Kay&Eskay
Independent clinical judgement, communicated clearly
- Assessment by a practising Consultant Old Age Psychiatrist
- Experience of Court of Protection and medico-legal reporting
- Reports directed to the relevant legal and functional test
- Clear quotations before chargeable work begins
- Flexible assessment arrangements across a wide geographic area
- Urgent instructions considered subject to availability