Category Archives: Undue Influence
How Do You Prove “Undue Influence” in a Florida Court?
“Undue influence” is a type of fraud. Specifically, undue influence refers to a situation where one person effectively overrules the free will of another and effectively forces them to take some legal action. For example, a relative or aide might exercise undue influence to effectively coerce an elderly person into signing a will or… Read More »
The Presumption of Undue Influence in a Will Contest
Estate planning is meant to ensure that a person’s wishes are carried out after he or she passes away. Unfortunately, this is not always what ends up happening, especially in cases where a testator was subject to undue influence before his or her death. Fortunately, heirs and beneficiaries who suspect that a deceased relative… Read More »
How to Prove Undue Influence in a Pompano Beach Estate
Sadly, some people look for ways to take financial advantage of others. This is not an uncommon situation when the elderly are involved. People indoctrinate themselves with older people with larger estates in hopes of benefiting financially through their Wills. Sometimes it is a new personal relationship or an existing one like a healthcare… Read More »
How Undue Influence Affects Your Entire Estate Plan in Florida
When you are creating or updating your Florida estate plan, it should reflect your wishes. It should not involve any outside pressure or coercion. Florida law has established laws and procedures to prevent someone from using their influence to sway how someone else drafts their estate plan. Trying to force someone or influence how… Read More »
Mark R. Manceri, P.A. is a boutique law firm that specializes in Estate, Trust and Guardianship litigation. These matters include Will and Trust contests involving lack of capacity, undue influence, forgery, improper execution and tortious interference...