When Important Decisions Need Clarity
Kelly D. Joseph Designated Capacity Assessor based out of Ottawa, serves Algoma and the surrounding areas
Kelly D. Joseph, NP, is a Designated Capacity Assessor serving individuals across Ontario. With over 30 years of experience as a Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner, she brings a high level of clinical expertise and professionalism to every assessment. For more than 10 years, Kelly has conducted comprehensive capacity and health-related assessments, completing approximately 680 evaluations for a wide range of adult clients. Her work is recognized for its accuracy, clarity, and adherence to professional and legal standards.
OUR SERVICES
Our specializations
Her services support legal, medical, personal, and professional decision making needs for individuals, families, lawyers, healthcare providers, and organizations.
Capacity Assessments
Professional evaluations to determine an individual’s ability to make informed personal care and financial decisions under Ontario guidelines.
Testamentary Capacity Assessments
Assessments focused on evaluating an individual’s capacity to create or modify a will and make estate-related decisions.
Power of Attorney (POA) Assessments
Professional assessments related to granting, revoking, or understanding the Power of Attorney for property and personal care.
Trust & Financial Capacity Assessments
Evaluations designed to assess an individual’s ability to make informed financial and trust related decisions.
Capacity to Give Evidence
Assessments conducted to determine an individual’s ability to provide reliable evidence in legal proceedings.
Capacity to Instruct Counsel
Professional evaluations regarding an individual’s ability to understand and instruct legal counsel on personal or insurance matters.
Why you should choose me?
Providing expert care as a Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner.
Completed across a wide range of adult capacity and health evaluations.
All assessments conducted in accordance with Ontario standards and guidelines.
Get in Touch
If you are seeking a professional capacity assessment or would like additional information regarding services, Kelly D. Joseph, NP, is available to assist.
Assessments are available for adults across Ontario through both virtual and in-person appointments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Clients may be asked to provide identification, medical history, legal documentation, or completed intake forms before the appointment.
Yes. Assessments are conducted according to Ontario standards and are commonly used for legal, medical, and professional purposes.
Reports and documentation are typically submitted to the appropriate party within 2–3 business days following the assessment.
Assessment times vary depending on the complexity of the case, but most evaluations are completed within a few hours.
Yes. Both virtual and in-person assessments are available depending on the nature of the case and client’s needs.
Services include capacity assessments, testamentary capacity evaluations, Power of Attorney assessments, trust-related assessments, and evaluations related to legal or insurance matters.
