Competency Expert Witnesses

Competency expert witnesses provide assessments of individuals’ mental or functional ability to make informed decisions, often in legal matters involving wills, guardianship, or consent. They are crucial in cases where mental capacity is questioned, providing expert evaluations on whether an individual understood and managed their affairs at critical decision points. These experts are often called upon in criminal cases, civil litigation, or family law, particularly in disputes over capacity to consent or execute documents. Competency expert witnesses assess psychological, cognitive, and situational factors, offering reliable evaluations that support courts in determining an individual's capacity to make decisions, sign contracts, or participate in legal proceedings.