Proof of competency refers to verifiable evidence that a person possesses sufficient mental ability to grasp implications surrounding a legal matter. Examples of legal matters in which a person is required to provide proof of competent include: -
● Involvement in a court case as either a plaintiff or defendant
● Providing verbal or written consent before incredibly delicate medical procedures
● Enacting contractual agreements with significant financial implications
● Execution of an elaborate will featuring definite legal clauses and so forth.
When a person fails to meet a required level of mental competence, a suitable guardian must then act to aid in the legal matter.