Unmasking Deception: Protecting Wills from Fraud and Undue Influence in Ireland - Learn Live

Introduction

This new virtual classroom seminar will cover how fraud and undue influence can be established in relation to wills. It will outline the process and criteria required to successfully challenge a will on these grounds. The session will also provide practical guidance for practitioners and executors on how to manage such disputes effectively, helping to minimise the risk of large cost awards, even where the Court ultimately upholds the validity of the will at hearing.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive session will cover the following:

• How fraud and undue influence are proven in relation to wills
• Legal criteria and evidential requirements for challenging a will
• The process for contesting a will
• Practical strategies for executors and practitioners handling potential challenges
• Minimising financial exposure and avoiding large cost awards
• Key case law illustrating successful and unsuccessful challenges

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.