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 ...

A recent decision of the Michigan Court of Appeals illustrates how the presumption of undue influence operates in a will contest when there is no eyewitness evidence of undue influence. In re Jones ...

The case clarified that undue influence alone is not enough for guardianship. Courts require clear proof of harm or risk to ...

When a petitioner offers a will for probate, and the propounded instrument’s validity is contested, objectants oftentimes raise undue influence as an objection to the admission of the will to probate.

In “The New Undue Influence,” professors Horton and Weisbord examine common law and statutory approaches to undue influence as a means of invalidating bequests as well as whether these approaches ...

We collaborate with the world's leading lawyers to deliver news tailored for you. Sign Up for any (or all) of our 25+ Newsletters. Some states have laws and ethical rules regarding solicitation and ...

Archived versions of WealthManagement.com webinars are available on demand 24 hours after broadcast. Individuals with estates both large and small can be susceptible to undue influence, which is ...

The following represents disclosure information provided by authors of this manuscript. All relationships are considered compensated. Relationships are self-held unless noted. I = Immediate Family ...

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 ...

Undue influence from family members of patients with advanced cancer remains a serious ethical problem in end-of-life decision making. Despite the wealth of articles discussing the problem of undue ...