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Will Contest
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New Jersey Law Blog
Intestate Estate During a Will Contest
As I have discussed in previous blogs, if an individual is considering contesting a Will, they should also consider how the distributions from the Estate might be made should a…
Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
Donald Trump Cut Off Medical Support For Baby In Will Battle With Late Brother’s Family
In a recent interview, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump admitted to cutting off the money for the medical support for the infant child of his nephew when he was in…
Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
Preemptive Strike Against Will Contest May Be Best Move For Some
When a person intends to leave large gifts to people that are not their close family members after death they are often in fear that a legal challenge will arise.…
Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
Showing Up Is Half The Battle…
An interesting will challenge emerged from a Texas court recently when the ex-wife of a successful doctor was named his sole heir in a will executed the same morning that…
Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
Will Battle Set Over Fortune Of One Of China’s Wealthiest
Yu Pengian saw much change during his 93 years from the rise of communism under Mao, the economic revolution under Deng, and the unification of his native China and adopted…
Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
High Court Rules On Dispute Over Cottage
A decision has been reached in a case that I have recently covered with the British High Court siding with a group of charities that were challenging the will of…
Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
Dispute Over Cottage Pits British Charities Against Elderly Woman
A battle over a will made by a wealthy widow has pitted several British Charities against the beneficiary of a will who was a lifelong friend of the testator. The…
Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
Son Charged With Murder Was Cut Out Of Will Before Death Of Parents
The son of a murdered Connecticut couple was cut out of their will shortly before his parents death for which he is the primary suspect. The parents expressed concern about…
The Fiduciary Litigator
Recent Trends in Will Contest Litigation (McLennan County Bar Association)
Every day, individuals change their wills, trusts, bank accounts, and other estate documents. These changes often impact beneficiaries and others who expect to receive benefits under these documents. When the…
The Fiduciary Litigator
Recent Trends in Will Contest Litigation in Texas
This presentation addresses recent issues in will-contest litigation, including: Clauses that impact will-contest litigation Will-contest procedural issues Recent undue influence and mental competence precedent Ethics issue—the lawyer witness Read Here:…