If they're already mentioned in the will, will they still stand to get the money?

[sandyRoe]

The old man they assaulted had 'dementia'. It's said it is worse now. If he can't change his will could his would-be killers get his money?

http://www.dailymail....ther-inheritance.html

[marval]

I don't know, but I do hope not. The scum should never benefit, I hope something can be done to stop them getting anything.

[wolf63]

I read that story earlier - I was stunned by what these people were willing to do for money. They are vermin and should be locked up for life.

[Barmaid]

Because they didn't actually kill him, yes they still stand to inherit. However, if he has lost capacity I suspect his Deputy will make an application for a statutory Will leaving the money elsewhere.

[Barmaid]

(A statutory will is a will made by the Court for the testator - the Court can do this if the testator has lost testamentary capacity).

[sandyRoe]

Is 'his Deputy' a sort of guardian appointed by a court?

[ummmm]

Sickening...

[starone]

What I thought was even more disgusting was the fact that they could google how to kill him. Is there no end to what you can google?

[wolf63]

or that they were too stupid to try and cover their tracks in Google.

[Barmaid]

Sorry, been out!

Yes a Deputy is the person appointed to look after him if he has lost mental capacity and doesn't have an enduring power of attorney.