There was evidence of donative intent by the decedent to give her former son-in-law $500,000, but not $1,000,000, so the transfer of $1,000,000 by the decedent was a partial gift, but the gift was invalid because of the presumption of … Continue reading
Tag Archives: Unjust enrichment
In an action to set aside a deed allegedly obtained by undue influence, plaintiff’s testimony that she and the defendant were friends and she trusted him, and that she was “weak in bode and mind” following the death of her … Continue reading
Decedent lived with neighbors due to health issues, and they cared for him, but claims for the value of the neighbors’ services were denied as requiring speculation as to the intent of the decedent, the time spent by the neighbors, … Continue reading
Action against lawyer to decedent and charitable beneficiary of estate was dismissed because lawyer did not have conflict of interest merely because the lawyer’s partner has represented the charity in other matters and charity was not unjustly enriched. Estate of Kasych … Continue reading