What is Undue Influence?
At the Reminger law firm, we have seen this scenario, or something similar, play out many times:
A person comes in to "protect" a loved one who has become incapacitated or simply "needs" or "wants" assistance or companionship. That person then cuts off communication between the loved one and the rest of the family. They put themselves in a position so that the loved one views them as the good guy. Then they take advantage of that position by exerting undue influence, bringing in a new lawyer and getting themselves written into a will or trust.
If you believe this situation has happened to your family member, our attorneys are ready to stand by your side.
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Call us at 1-866-673-5278 or send us an e-mail to schedule a free consultation. We will listen to help you assess whether undue influence has caused your loved one's estate to be mishandled. We will let you know what we can do to make things right.
Undue Influence is a Nicer Term for Manipulation
When someone exerts undue influence to get included in a will or an estate, they are guilty of manipulation. Often, this manipulation of an elderly person can be very ugly.
We have seen cases where people have been forced to sign legal documents prior to or immediately after surgery. We have seen cases in which elderly people have been told that they will have to go to a nursing home if they do not sign over a life insurance policy. This is exploitation of the elderly. This is wrong.
Our goal is to set things right.
We Have a Record for Results in Challenging Cases
Our law firm has served people in Cleveland and the surrounding parts of Ohio since 1958. Our longevity is the result of our ability to succeed for our clients. Many of our cases are direct referrals from former clients or from local, highly-qualified lawyers who know that estate cases should be handled by those attorneys who know the right kind of questions to ask and who have a proven track record time and again.
Proving undue influence has been exerted can be challenging. Often, the elderly target was still able to think for himself or herself, but was put into a position where the ability to make critical decisions was compromised. Our team knows how to address these matters in pursuit of positive results for you and your family.
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We pride ourselves on our flexible alternatives. We handle estate dispute cases on an hourly basis and we can also consider handling cases on a contingency fee basis or making other alternative fee arrangements. We want to make our services work for you at fees you can afford.
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