Arbitration Agreements, Undue Influence & The Real Risks of Life Estates
About this episode
Todd Lutsky and Susan Powers discuss legal implications of arbitration agreements and undue influence in trusts, along with listener questions on life estates.
Todd Lutsky and Susan Powers break down a Mississippi Supreme Court case involving nursing home arbitration agreements and explain why signing the wrong document during admission could waive important legal rights. They also discuss an Arizona case on undue influence and whether a trust can force beneficiaries into arbitration instead of court. Plus, listener questions on life estates — capital gains, divorce risks, and who pays expenses when a sibling lives in a trust-owned home. Learn what to watch for before signing anything — and why careful drafting matters.
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