Person who is incapable of managing his own affairs because of a disability.

A term used to describe a person lacking the ability to make decisions concerning health care or, more generally, personal matters. The incapacity may be mental (i.e., Alzheimer's disease) or physical (i.e., the effects of a stroke). When a person has a guardian appointed, the person is often referred to as "incapacitated." Incapacity also describes a legal disability to perform a specific act or acts.

A person who is legally incapable of managing his or her own business affairs. A person may be permanently or temporarily incapacitated. A probate court usually decides if a person is incapacitated or not. "Incapacitated" is often used interchangeably with "incompetent."

To be unable, because of a disability, to make and communicate decisions.

A person found by a judge to have a mental or physical condition which makes him/her unable to manage his/her own affairs.

A term used to describe someone who is unable to make personal decisions for themselves. The incapacity may be mental (i.e., Alzheimer's disease) or physical (i.e., the effects of a stroke). When a person has a guardian appointed, the person is often referred to as "incapacitated." Incapacity can also be used to describe a legal disability to perform a specific act or acts, such as entering into a contract.