TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2011//
TI  - Law & psychiatry: murder, inheritance, and mental illness
JO  - Psychiatric services
A1  - Gold, Azgad
A1  - Appelbaum, Paul S.
SP  - 707
EP  - 709
VL  - 62
IS  - 7
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 1075-2730
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1176/appi.ps.62.7.707
ID  - ref1
ER  -