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Stepchildren Undue Influence Claims

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California Court Reconciles Ownership Presumptions in Probate Disputes

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When Dad bought a house solely in his name, can Stepmother claim a community property interest after Dad has died? Perhaps yes. The answer lies at tricky intersections of California probate law and family law. While family...more

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Daughter Liable for Interfering with Stepmotherā€™s Inheritance

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Intentional interference with expected inheritance (IIEI) was recognized as a legal claim in California about eight years ago in Beckwith v. Dahl (2012) 205 Cal.App.4th 1039. Last week, the Court of Appeal issued the first...more

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