What is Undue Influence in the Context of a Will Contest?

One way that a party may challenge a will during a will contest is to assert that undue influence was exerted over the decedent by the party who benefits from the disputed will. This raises the question: What is undue influence, and what proof is needed to demonstrate its presence? Appellate courts have explained that …
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