Undue Influence and Florida Probate Lawsuits

What is undue influence? What does undue influence have to do with probate lawsuits in Florida? Do you believe that your mother or father was unduly influenced to change his or her will? When should you hire a probate lawyer to assist you with an undue influence dispute? What should you do if you suspect that someone has been unduly influenced to change his or her estate plans? You may wish to read a recent Fourth DCA opinion, Maldonado v. Buchsbaum. This Florida probate opinion discusses undue influence and temporary injunctions. Here, the personal representative of decedent’s Florida estate alleges that the decedent’s home health aide exercised undue influence over the decedent. Allegedly,by exerting undue influence, the aide obtained a power of attorney (POA) from the decedent, and had him transfer assets/ change the beneficiary on assets. To read the entire opinion, click here. To interview a West Palm Beach lawyer to help you with an undue influence lawsuit, call (561)514-0900 ext.101.