Month: October 2025
Undue influence is a form of manipulation
One common challenge to estate plans, which can often lead to extensive conflict or litigation between beneficiaries, is undue influence. This is essentially a claim that someone manipulated the person who was writing the estate plan so that they would make changes to...
What are California’s rules for will witnesses?
Wills are powerful and potentially valuable legal instruments. Testators drafting documents or updating wills that they drafted elsewhere may need to learn about California's unique rules. Witnesses are an important part of the estate planning process. They can help...