A statutory will is a will made on behalf of a person who lacks mental capacity, authorised by the Court of Protection. It allows the court to make or amend a will to ensure the person’s estate is managed and distributed appropriately, usually based on their known wishes, values, or previous estate planning.
Legal Reference
Statutory wills are governed by the Mental Capacity Act 2005, particularly sections relating to best interests decisions and the Court of Protection’s jurisdiction. An application for a statutory will must provide full financial details, medical evidence, and the reasoning behind the proposed distribution.
Sources
Wikipedia – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Will_and_testament
Wikidata – https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q155656
Gov.uk – https://www.gov.uk/apply-statutory-will
Knowledge Graph – https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/m/0kblb
Product Ontology – http://www.productontology.org/id/Will_and_testament