Use of videotape to establish mental capacity.
Will VA accept a videotape (duly witnessed) of an elderly individual discussing their will, estate and other relevant life decisions as a form of evidence (among other evidence) of competency and legal capacity to make decisions?
Asked on 2/19/02, 12:40 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Thomas DeCaro
DeCaro & Howell PC
Re: Use of videotape to establish mental capacity.
Yes, this will be considered by the court; however
you may have difficulty proving competency
if there is strong contrary evidence such as
the testimony of a doctor that the person
was not competent at the time the tape was made.
Answered on 2/20/02, 10:01 am
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