Over the last several months, our courts have issued multiple decisions stemming from litigation involving claims of undue influence. Cases have emanated from courts in more than half of the counties ...

The potential for undue influence has become increasingly significant in this era of digital interconnectivity. Undue influence can distort our perceptions, manipulate our decisions, and sometimes ...

When a Will appears to favour a particular beneficiary over others, the question of whether undue influence played a role often arises. If a testator—someone who creates a Will—was coerced, persuaded, ...

The term “undue Influence” is a legal cause of action that can be brought in court when it is believed that a deceased person’s last will and testament (trust, deed, beneficiary designation, etc.) was ...

Rep. Eugene Vindman (D-Va.) said Tuesday that President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s involvements in efforts to prosecute members of Congress who participated in the “illegal orders” ...

We’re all influenced by our surroundings, our circumstances and the people who take an interest in how we manage our affairs. When it comes to estate planning and the drafting of wills, trust ...

It seems that every will contest includes a claim of undue influence along with the more standard claims of lack of testamentary capacity and lack of due execution. But, undue influence is certainly ...

A long-time client, Mr. Lee, stops in without an appointment to discuss an “important” financial opportunity he recently heard about. Mr. Lee is 80-years old and a widower. You’ve been his broker for ...