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Welcome back. We are here today to talk more about estate planning in Cary NC and how undue influence can be proven. Proving Undue Influence | Estate Planning in Cary NC If someone contests a will, he or she must prove that it was written under someone else’s undue influence and that the testator did not knowingly outline their wishes Continue Reading

When someone puts pressure on another person in a situation with legal significance, it is called undue influence. It is often used in the context of estate planning, or more specifically, writing a will. When someone writes a will and has been pressured by another person, such as a family member or caregiver, to write it in such a way Continue Reading

Only one percent of wills that go through the probate process are contested, and it is rare that they are voided entirely. A will is seen as the last voice of the deceased so the courts are usually strict in following them. However, when one is contested, there are several reasons it could be a valid challenge. It is usually Continue Reading

Are you currently estate planning and have a few concerns about what might happen to your will and estate plan, once you've passed? Those that have a sound, valid will shouldn't have issues, but in the event that there is a spouse or family member that is upset about the final reading of a will there are several reasons why it Continue Reading