Undue influence; presumption in actions contesting validity of certain trust or instrument. Provides that, in an action contesting the validity of a trust or trust instrument, where a presumption of undue influence arises, the fact finder shall presume that the undue influence was exerted over the decedent unless evidence leads the fact finder to determine that the decedent did intend for the real or personal property to be conveyed or transferred as indicated. Current law applies this presumption of undue influence only to actions contesting the validity of a will.
- Chamber
- Senate
- Introduced
- Jan 13, 2026
- Last action
- Apr 8, 2026 — Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0506)
- Session
- 2026
- Momentum
- 84 · Very high