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Need to brush up on your legal terminology? Here we have created a full glossary of the legal terms you’re likely to come across during the process of working with us.

# A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
There are currently 4 legal terms in this directory beginning with the letter M.
Mediator
A third-party neutral professional who assists all parties in exploring solutions to a dispute.
Mental capacity
Another term for capacity.
Mental Capacity Act 2005
An act that applies to anyone in England or Wales who is involved in the care, treatment or support of an individual who is unable to make some or all decisions for themselves. This includes attorneys and deputies, who will have to agree to abide by the principles in this act.
Missing person
Someone who has been gone from their usual place of residence with no contact for more than 90 days.
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