incapacitated
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Determining that someone is mentally incapacitated is not a simple process, but people over 16 who fall into this category are protected under the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
Key estate-planning documents include a will and power of attorney for financial and medical decisions in case you become incapacitated.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
It defines a fully disabled veteran as one who is blind in both eyes, has lost the use of at least two limbs, or is otherwise incapacitated due to an injury or disease.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
Without a durable POA, if you were to become incapacitated, your family would have to start a court proceeding to be able to pay your bills or manage your finances.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026
The onset of his chronic migraine headache had also incapacitated him for much of May.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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