Florida Undue Influence Case Studies and Topics

Florida’s Presumption of Undue Influence in Will Contests

Written by Thomas Upchurch | November 18, 2019

A Florida will is meant to ensure that the deceased person’s wishes are carried out. But, when the testator is subjected to undue

Understanding Undue Influence Lawsuits in Florida

Written by Thomas Upchurch | April 23, 2018

A will allows a person to determine what happens to his property after he passes away. Unfortunately, unscrupulous people sometimes intimidate or confuse

The Wave of the Future: Contest Joint or Payable on Death Accounts Due to Undue Influence

Written by Thomas Upchurch | February 02, 2016

As the wave of more savvy and legally informed individuals choose alternate methods to avoid costly probate, litigation will likely sway toward joint

Trust Litigation: Was Bobbi Kristina Houston Subjected to Undue Influence?

Written by Thomas Upchurch | January 18, 2016

Long before her untimely death, Whitney Houston prepared her estate planning documents after the birth of her daughter Bobbi Kristina. In her 1993

Breach of Fiduciary Duty and Pilfering of Client’s Estate

Written by Thomas Upchurch | August 04, 2014

A few attorneys and I participated in the topic regarding breach of fiduciary duty and criminal acts by an individual in a fiduciary

Diminished Capacity from a Legal Perspective

Written by Thomas Upchurch | July 17, 2014

As an attorney, I must utilize legal standards to determine diminished capacity for individuals requesting for me to draft a Last Will and

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