@article{ref1,
title="Law & psychiatry: murder, inheritance, and mental illness",
journal="Psychiatric services",
year="2011",
author="Gold, Azgad and Appelbaum, Paul S.",
volume="62",
number="7",
pages="707-709",
abstract="Should a murderer be allowed to inherit the victim's estate? The question dates from biblical times, but most jurisdictions today have statutes in place that bar inheritance by convicted murderers. However, a special problem arises when the killer has a severe mental illness and has been found not guilty by reason of insanity. Should such people, who have not been convicted of a crime, be permitted to collect their inheritance? Jurisdictions vary in their responses, with the rules reflecting a mix of practical and moral considerations influenced by different perspectives about what determines the behavior of persons with mental illness.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1075-2730",
doi="10.1176/appi.ps.62.7.707",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1176/appi.ps.62.7.707"
}