Which statement about signing a will during a moment of lucidity is accurate?

• A. A moment of lucidity is irrelevant to capacity
• B. A moment of lucidity can occur only if testator is not frail
• C. A moment of lucidity can occur even when the testator appears frail
• D. A moment of lucidity invalidates capacity

Answer: (C)

Testamentary capacity hinges on understanding the act at the moment of signing. A moment of lucidity is a temporary clarity where the testator can grasp the nature of the will, what it does, and who might benefit. This means that even if someone appears frail or is dealing with illness, they can still have the mental clarity needed to sign a valid will during that brief period. The key point is that capacity is assessed at signing, not by a general state over time, and a lucid moment can be sufficient to meet the standard. The other statements misstate this: being lucid at signing is relevant to capacity, frailty does not automatically rule it out, and a lucid moment does not invalidate capacity.