London Courts Face Explosion Of Will Contest Cases
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England Seeing Increase in Will Contest
England seeing an increase in will contest, why? For the same reasons Texas is seeing an increase in will contest. I have previously written on why contesting a will has become more common. You can view that article here. An...
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Relationship Poisoning And Undue Influence
Relationship poisoning is a from of undue influence in Texas. Relationship poisoning is a ground for contesting a will in Texas.
Read MoreElder Abuse Is Increasing
Elder abuse is increasing, often at the hands of those closest. In an article in the Arizona Daily Star by Patrick McNamara, which was published on their website, tucson.com, the paper reported that law enforcement is seeing an...
Read MoreCan a Fiduciary delegate his discretionary power to another?
A fiduciary owes the highest duty imposed in law to the person (beneficiary) over whose property he has control. A fiduciary might be appointed to administer a trust or handle an estate. The appointment will set out the rights...
Read MoreWhat are six common reasons for contesting wills?
A law professor who teaches probate and estate planning has listed six common reasons why people contest wills. Prof. Gerry Beyer’s paper is here. The paper also recommends a proper procedure for the execution of wills. It...
Read MoreCan a testator be unduly influenced when they are incompetent?
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Read MoreWhat influence is “undue?”
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