{"id":10640,"date":"2020-04-13T10:47:25","date_gmt":"2020-04-13T10:47:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/probatestars.com\/?p=10640"},"modified":"2020-04-13T10:47:25","modified_gmt":"2020-04-13T10:47:25","slug":"spousal-undue-influence-in-california","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/probatestars.com\/spousal-undue-influence-in-california\/","title":{"rendered":"Spousal Undue Influence In California"},"content":{"rendered":"

Undue influence is a common ground to challenge a will or trust.\u00a0 California law has made an undue influence challenge against a spouse just a little tougher for a will challenger with California Probate Code 21385, effective January 1, 2020.<\/p>\n

Can A Spouse Commit Undue Influence?<\/h2>\n

Yes.\u00a0 A spouse can commit undue influence.\u00a0 However, many states have enacted laws that make it more difficult for a challenger to mount an undue influence case against a spouse by removing the legal ability to raise the presumption of undue influence.\u00a0 California is the most recent state to codify this law.\u00a0 Florida has had it in place for some time.<\/p>\n

Spousal Undue Influence In California<\/h2>\n

In California, a presumption of undue influence arises if a party shows that:<\/p>\n