Mental Capacity – The 12 Categories

1. Express Desires
2. Understand Pertinent Issues
   1. Learn New Information
   2. Focus on Relevant Information
   3. Remember the Information
   4. Know the Pertinent Parties and Their Responsibilities
   5. Know the Major Options
   6. Know the Likely Consequences for Each Option
   7. Reason About the Options and Consequences
      1. Using Abstract Concepts
      2. Thinking Strategically
      3. No Delusions
3. Make the Decisions
   1. Choose an Option
   2. Maintain a Decision