Representing a legally incompetent individual gave rise to a host of difficulties and possible legal infractions they preferred to avoid.

"Like it or not, you've been deemed legally incompetent, and we're responsible for you."

What if they discount our marriage as invalid because I'm legally incompetent?

They were branded legally incompetent and unable to inherit property, marry or receive an education.

It should be noted in passing, however, that where a patient is deemed for whatever reason legally incompetent, the law is less clear.

Individuals who are legally incompetent include minors and sufficiently-disabled adults.

Although he can nod, smile and grip with his right hand, the courts have found him legally incompetent to make decisions about his own treatment.

Their children either did not survive to adulthood, or in the case of three daughters were declared legally incompetent in 1581.

They conspire to have Jo declared legally incompetent in order to buy some time.

Under Texas law, a person who is deemed legally incompetent cannot be executed.