Is early dementia enough to declare someone incompetent?

Early dementia may impact a person's cognitive abilities, but it does not automatically render them incompetent. Competency is a legal determination that considers an individual's ability to make informed decisions about their personal and financial affairs. Each case must be evaluated on an individual basis, often involving medical assessments and legal considerations to determine the extent of impairment and the individual's capacity to understand and engage in decision-making.