Mental Capacity, Competency, and Undue Influence Evaluation Specialist and Legal Consultant

Welcome to the Bennett Blum, MD Inc. website. We provide education, expert witness, and consulting services regarding undue influence and mental capacity (also known as diminished capacity) evaluations.

We provide services worldwide.

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About Bennett Blum, MD

Bennett Blum, MD, is an internationally recognized expert in forensic and geriatric psychiatry, best known for his groundbreaking work on undue influence, elder abuse, and mental capacity. His expertise has been sought by courts, government agencies, and international tribunals, including the United Nations and the U.S. Senate. Drawing on decades of research and case experience, Dr. Blum provides consultation, expert testimony, and professional training focused on manipulation, exploitation, and decision-making.

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What is “Undue Influence”

Undue influence occurs when someone misuses trust or authority to control the decisions of a vulnerable person for personal gain. It often appears in cases involving elder abuse, family disputes, financial exploitation, or professional misconduct, where manipulation replaces free will.

Dr. Bennett Blum specializes in identifying and explaining how undue influence develops, how it affects victims, and how it can be proven or disproven in legal settings.

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Testimonials

  • "Who can forget your memorable presentation to elder abuse officials throughout Oregon on Sept. 11 when you calmly brought all of our focus back to the work at hand? . . . Your work is so important in bringing into focus for people how non-startling events may be criminal. I feel so fortunate to have had the pleasure of being in your session a few years back.”

    - Joyce DeMonnin
    MPH, Elder Safe Program, Hillsboro, Oregon

  • "This is truly amazing stuff. I am blown away. It is tremendously helpful . . . I am so fortunate to have access to you at this critical juncture . . . I have sent your protocol on so that others may benefit. It truly is a brilliant working tool.”

    - Lionel Lyon, Psy. D., Boston, Massachusetts

  • “Thank you for your valuable information on mental capacity and undue influence . . .you give us hope that we might make a difference in the future. As a social worker doing APS intakes, I can use your information to ask better questions.”

    - Jackie Parr
    Social Worker, Adult Protective Services, State of Washington

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