Does a family relationship automatically give rise to a confidential relationship? Recent Pearl River County probate case involving undue influence.
August 5, 2010 By
Madison County Probate Case Involving Undue Influence
A recent Madison County probate case addressed what the alleged influencer must show in order to overcome the presumption of undue influence.
July 26, 2010 By
Undue Influence in Beneficiary Designations
A recent Forrest County probate case involved a beneficiary designation that was set aside on grounds of undue influence.
July 8, 2010 By
A Person with No Standing Cannot Contest a Will
The recent probate case of Tatum vs. Wells illustrates the role that standing can play in a Mississippi will contest.
July 7, 2010 By
Standing in Mississippi Will Contests
What is standing, and how does it apply to Mississippi will contests? Discussion of standing required to bring a will contest in Mississippi.
July 5, 2010 By
Inheritance Rights of Adopted Children in Mississippi
What inheritance rights do adopted children have under Mississippi law? A recent Mississippi case addressed this issue.
June 28, 2010 By
Proving Testamentary Capacity and Undue Influence
Undue influence claims are really about testamentary capacity. A recent Mississippi case deals with the burden of proof that applies to cases involving testamentary capacity.
June 21, 2010 By
Mississippi Conservatorship Can Trump Power of Attorney
Can a Mississippi conservatorship be opened while someone else has a valid power of attorney? A recent Mississippi case discusses the relationship between conservatorship and power of attorney under Mississippi law.
May 17, 2010 By
No Automatic Presumption of Undue Influence Between Spouses
Does the automatic presumption of undue influence apply to the marital context?
May 17, 2010 By
What is Undue Influence?
Undue influence is one of the grounds used by courts to invalidate a will. We discuss undue influence, including the context in which it usually arises.
