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Before You Go to Court Over an Estate
When a loved one dies, disagreements over a will, trust, or inheritance can quickly turn into a family conflict. Before heading to court, however, it is important to understand what litigation can really cost—not just in money, but in time, privacy, and relationships. Estate disputes can involve significant fees, expert witnesses, court costs, and months…
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Knives Out-The Slayer Statute
Once the Thrombeys realize contesting Harlan’s will on the grounds of testamentary capacity or undue influence would be fruitless, they turn to the slayer statute. Under this statute, a person is prohibited from inheriting from a decedent if they killed the decedent. Depending on the state, the statute may apply only to homicide or it…
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Knives Out-Will Contest Requires Proof
When the Thrombey clan receives the news that they will inherit nothing, they shift their focus to contesting the will. The Thrombeys raise two arguments. They first suggest that Harlan lacked testamentary capacity, or was not of sound mind when he changed his will. However, the family eventually concedes that Harlan was in full possession…
Category: Testamentary Capacity
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