Mother gifting whilst in care home

robber2

this is quoted from the Office of the Public Guardian and although a little vague explain the offical view;

"Can the Donor make a will?
Yes, a Donor can make a will or codicil (an amendment to a will)
in the same way that anyone can. However, if the will or codicil
is made after the EPA has been registered it may encourage
others to challenge it after the Donor’s death on the basis that
the Donor may have lacked the testamentary capacity (see the
glossary at Part G) to make it.
It can be complicated to resolve the question of capacity after
the Donor has died, and therefore it is advisable to seek legal
and medical advice if the Donor wishes to make or makes a new
will after the EPA is registered."

regards

rob