The word, of course, derives from the Latin, specifically the word “capere,” which means to take, hold, or contain. And from its Latin roots derived from the Middle English word “capacite,” which ...

The #FreeBritney movement catapulted the ethical challenges of conservatorships into the public eye. Pop icon Britney Spears, whose father was appointed as her conservator in 2008, stands at the ...

A. In everyday life, people sign documents that carry serious legal consequences: wills, deeds, contracts, powers of attorney and medical directives, among others. In Idaho, whether those documents ...

We write to commend the Federal Congress for approving the new National Civil and Family Procedure Code (hereinafter CNPCF) which recognizes full legal capacity for everyone. Congress was responsive ...

(Mexico City) – Local legislatures in Mexico should promptly reform their civil codes and notary public legislation to provide an alternative to guardianship for people with disabilities and older ...