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Massachusetts Capacity Evidence in Will and Trust Contests

Ralph Holmes Jan 7, 2017 Law Summaries

  INTRODUCTION  Litigation contesting the validity of wills and trusts on grounds of alleged incapacity and/or undue influence has been on the rise for many reasons, including “the growing number of Americans who are living through the age of risk for dementing illnesses, such as Alzheimer’s Disease,” Sparr, Assessing Competency To Make A Will, Am. […]

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MCLE Capacity Evidence in Will and Trust Contests

Ralph Holmes Jan 7, 2017 Comments & Insights

I had the pleasure of presenting at the MCLE 18th Annual New England Estate Planning (and More) Conference on January 5.  I presented on “Capacity Evidence in Will and Trust Contests.”  Here is a link to my written materials and a link to my slides.

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