Decision-making capacity refers to a person’s cognitive ability to understand information, appreciate consequences, reason through options and communicate choices. Capacity is decision specific and can vary depending on the complexity of the choice that needs to be made. Someone might retain capacity for simple daily decisions while lacking capacity for complex financial or medical matters.

Dr. Fox is often consulted to perform decision-making capacity assessments from concerned family members, attorneys, medical professionals and the probate court:

 *   For disabled or intellectually impaired minors who are reaching 18 years of age.

 *    To establish testamentary capacity and the ability to execute a trust or will.

 *    To validate the capacity to execute Powers of Attorney.

 *    For a Health Professionals Report in guardianship proceedings.

 *  To support restoration of rights for an individual with a guardian.

Please contact Dr. Fox for scheduling and further information.