Alex Harrington, of Burns & Levinson LLP, has made available for download his article, “Challenging a Will Based on Incapacity or Undue Influence”, published in JDSUPRA. The abstract is as follows:
When a loved one passes away and their estate plan is revealed for the first time, it is common to experience varied emotions, including curiosity, disappointment, and anger. Depending on the beneficial interests or fiduciary appointments under the will, you may wonder whether you have a claim to challenge the will. This post will take you through the basics of contesting a will based on incapacity or undue influence.
Posted by Anthony Tran, Associate Editor, Wealth Strategies Journal