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The capacity assessor’s notes confirmed that the testator had testamentary capacity but also raised the issue of undue influence. Summary judgment dismissed on the issue of undue influence….
Summary Judgment Dismissed: Notes Support Suspicion of Undue Influence Continue Reading »
Contested wills, Estate Litigation, WillsIf a testator anticipates that disappointed beneficiaries may possibly contest his Will following his death, he may wish to include a “no contest” clause in his Will. ….
You Fight, You Lose: Adding No Contest Clauses to Wills Continue Reading »
Estate Planning, Wills“If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went”. Will Rogers (1879-1935), American Humorist….
“Fat Cats & Lucky Dogs” Continue Reading »
Estate Planning, WillsA Baltimore based religious order, the School Sisters of Notre Dame (“Sisters”) received an early Christmas gift last week. The Sisters auctioned off a rare T206 Honus Wagner card earlier this year for $220,000. ….
An unexpected gift: a Honus Wagner Baseball Card Continue Reading »
In the News, WillsAs this is the last blog before we take a break for the holiday (we return on Monday), and as the year is drawing to a close, I thought that I would touch base on the life circumstances that should lead to a review and reconsideration of your current estate plan…..
Reviewing and Reconsidering your Estate Plan – When and Why? Continue Reading »
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