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Simple English definitions for legal terms

incapacity

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A quick definition of incapacity:

Definition: Incapacity means that someone is not able to do certain things because of physical or mental reasons. This can include not being able to take care of themselves, manage their money, or understand legal documents. It can also mean not being able to work because of an injury or health condition.

A more thorough explanation:

Incapacity is a term used in different legal areas to describe a person's inability to perform certain functions. It can refer to:

  • A lack of physical or mental ability that prevents a person from managing their own personal care, property, or finances.
  • A lack of understanding of one's actions when making a legal document like a will.
  • The inability of an injured worker to perform their job, which may qualify them for disability benefits or workers' compensation.
  • The inability to work, attend school, or perform regular daily activities due to a serious health condition, treatment, or recovery under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

For example, if someone has a severe mental illness that prevents them from making sound decisions about their finances, they may be deemed to have an incapacity to manage their own property. Similarly, if an injured worker cannot perform their job due to their injury, they may be considered incapacitated and eligible for disability benefits.

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ronniedoeslaw
11:17
I’m off today, but yes long walks are probably one of the healthiest things for the mind & heart
it'll all work itself out eventually brother. it hurts now, but law school is a time to surround yourself with support. Also......wfh day......i log out at like 3 because i wake up and hop on at 7am.
NosyBeagle
11:17
in the office rn just bored
11:17
im an unemployed cs graduate just like every other recent cs grad
my friend just got let go from his cs job despite being the only one there capable of doing his job.....like what da hell
NosyBeagle
11:23
hope that company goes under. what bunch of losers!
literally!!! they're a gaming company that i didn't even know existed
NosyBeagle
11:28
bet their games r trash
legit i looked at their shit and was like "oh" ..... also i'm on message limit so i'm squeezing shit in: this cycle is fucking nuts i'm looking at recent decisions and shocked by rejections for people who clearly would get into a school
11:30
thats cuz its mid may
11:31
baby llama u should go to ole miss
11:32
damn I forgot if im on the washu waitlist or not
NosyBeagle
11:32
lmao yeah "oh" hot garbage video games. also yeah: I'm scared for the net cycle. My GPA i slow and the lsat hasn't been kind to me. I would really like 160. That's all I'm asking for.
NosyBeagle
11:32
next* cycle.
even some december apps i'm like woooaahhhh i would kill someone ,,, also i believe in u nosybeagle u will break a 160
NosyBeagle
11:33
thank u. I think my hopes of GULC are dashed. Perhaps I'll go to Howard like my mom wants me to lol
11:33
is it too late to write an LOCI?
NO GO WHERE U WANT!!!!!!! U WILL GO TO GULC!!!!! what's your study routine look like rn, beagle? and sock, never hurts to try submitting one.
NosyBeagle
11:37
Thanks I'm just so insecure rn. There is alot of downtime at work so I spent about 2hrs each day (except today.. I'm taking a breather) working on LR and a bit or RC (RC is fine. LR is really bad)
11:43
What platform are you using?
omg we all start somewhere!! i know easier said than done, but celebrate your little milestones!! the minute you start having confidence in yourself and your abilities, the easier learning is going to become. and also ^^^ to what esoterica said.
11:44
Did you learn LR or are you just practicing? Are you focusing on what you got wrong and why you got it wrong?
WRONG ANSWER JOURNAL IS MY FAVORITE THING EVER
11:45
My favorite thing ever is film
i have letterboxd patron #kms ,,, but anyways i cannot speak more highly of wrong answer journaling it changed my lsat study life
11:50
damn you a boujie bitch
@ronniedoeslaw: i need to know more... you said she's unsupportive. could she just be scared that your life is about to change? Maybe she's worried she'll get left behind? I need more context
11:50
what’s ur letterboxd I’ll add u
YAY letterboxd OOMFS!!! it's fLnalgirl !! :)
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