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 ...

A primary purpose of estate planning is to ensure that your wealth is distributed according to your wishes after you die. But if a family member challenges the plan, that purpose may be defeated. If ...

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 ...

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 ...

The case clarified that undue influence alone is not enough for guardianship. Courts require clear proof of harm or risk to the person’s safety and well-being. In this case, influence was shown, but ...

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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 ...

At the end of this past year, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a piece of bipartisan legislation, SB 410, aiming to hold drug companies accountable for cases of wrongdoing. “By fighting for consumers, we ...