{"id":5948,"date":"2026-10-28T08:10:06","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T08:10:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/resources\/trust-litigation-attorney\/sue-someone-who-blocked-inheritance-florida\/"},"modified":"2026-10-28T08:10:37","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T08:10:37","slug":"sue-someone-who-blocked-inheritance-florida","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/resources\/trust-litigation-attorney\/sue-someone-who-blocked-inheritance-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"Sue Someone Who Blocked an Inheritance in Florida"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-70 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-5946\" alt=\"Legal documents and a gavel on a desk in a Florida courtroom setting.\" src=\"https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/legal-documents-and-a-gavel-on-a-desk-in-a-florida-courtroom-photo.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/legal-documents-and-a-gavel-on-a-desk-in-a-florida-courtroom-photo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/legal-documents-and-a-gavel-on-a-desk-in-a-florida-courtroom-photo-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/legal-documents-and-a-gavel-on-a-desk-in-a-florida-courtroom-photo-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/legal-documents-and-a-gavel-on-a-desk-in-a-florida-courtroom-photo-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/legal-documents-and-a-gavel-on-a-desk-in-a-florida-courtroom-photo.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 825px, 100vw\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Probate &amp; Trust Litigation | Coral Gables, Florida<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Blocked From Your Inheritance? Talk With a Florida Probate Litigation Attorney<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.769), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Trust Counsel, PL focuses on probate and trust litigation for beneficiaries and heirs in Coral Gables and across South Florida. Free first consultation: confidential, with no obligation to continue.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13057077126\">Book a Free Strategy Call<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/contact\/\">Book a Free Strategy Call<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By Leslie V. Marenco \u00b7 Published October 28, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<h2>Short answer: when can a Florida beneficiary sue someone who blocked an inheritance?<\/h2>\n<p>Yes, in many situations. A beneficiary or heir may have a claim when someone interferes with an expected gift, when a personal representative or trustee doesn&#8217;t follow the governing documents, or when a will or trust is challenged.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you can sue depends on the facts. Three questions drive the answer:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What document governs the estate or trust: a will, a revocable trust, or an amendment?<\/li>\n<li>What did the person do, or refuse to do?<\/li>\n<li>Did that person owe you a legal duty, such as a duty owed by a personal representative or trustee?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This guide is written for adult children, relatives and others named in a will or trust. It also helps people acting for a family member&#8217;s estate or trust. If a distribution is stalled and you don&#8217;t know your options, you&#8217;re in a stressful spot. Reading this is a sensible first step.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If someone is holding back what you expect to receive, you may have a claim, and you don&#x27;t have to sort out the deadlines alone. Talk with us about your situation. Talk it through with Trust Counsel, PL &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13057077126\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/contact\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-charming-tropical-house-surrounded-by-palm-trees-on-a-sunn-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A charming tropical house surrounded by palm trees on a sunny street in Hollywood, Florida.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>What &#8220;blocking an inheritance&#8221; looks like in practice<\/h2>\n<p>Blocking usually means money or property you expect is held back, delayed or moved. Common patterns include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A personal representative (often called an executor) who won&#8217;t open the estate, share information or act.<\/li>\n<li>A trustee who refuses a distribution the trust requires or, on reasonable request, won&#8217;t provide a qualified beneficiary with a complete copy of the trust instrument.<\/li>\n<li>Property, records or accounts that are withheld or never explained.<\/li>\n<li>A will, trust or amendment that may have been forged, altered or shaped by someone who took advantage of the person who signed it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Each pattern can call for a different claim, so the documents and the conduct matter more than the label. Florida law says a will is void if fraud, duress, mistake or undue influence procured its execution. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0732\/Sections\/0732.5165.html\">\u00a7 732.5165<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>The claims a beneficiary or heir can bring in Florida<\/h2>\n<p>Most of these claims ask a court to review the document, require an accounting, or remove the person in charge.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Will contest.<\/strong> A challenge that the will was procured by fraud, duress, mistake or undue influence. The proponent must first establish formal execution and attestation. After that, the contestant must prove the grounds. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0733\/Sections\/0733.107.html\">\u00a7 733.107<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Information and accounting.<\/strong> A trustee must keep qualified beneficiaries reasonably informed. On reasonable request, the trustee must provide a complete copy of the trust instrument. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0736\/Sections\/0736.0813.html\">\u00a7 736.0813<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Removal.<\/strong> A court may remove a personal representative for failing to account for property sales or for wasting or maladministering the estate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Disputes can arise when someone&#8217;s conduct appears to affect what a beneficiary expected to receive from an estate or trust.<\/p>\n<h2>Deadlines that often control timing<\/h2>\n<p>Some Florida deadlines are short, so waiting can end a claim. Act early and track every date.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Will objections.<\/strong> After you&#8217;re served a notice of administration, you must object within 3 months to the will&#8217;s validity, the venue or the court&#8217;s jurisdiction. Otherwise, those objections are forever barred. The 3-month period can be extended only for estoppel based on a personal representative&#8217;s misstatement about that period. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0733\/Sections\/0733.212.html\">\u00a7 733.212<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Outer limit.<\/strong> Those objections must be filed no later than the earlier of the final discharge order or 1 year after service of the notice. Exempt property runs on a separate clock from objections to the will, venue or jurisdiction: a person who may be entitled to exempt property under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0733\/Sections\/0733.212.html\">\u00a7 732.402<\/a> is treated as having given up the right to claim it as exempt unless a petition for determination of exempt property is filed by that person or on their behalf by the later of 4 months after service of a copy of the notice of administration on them or 40 days after the termination of any proceeding involving the construction, admission to probate, or validity of the will, or involving any other matter affecting any part of the exempt property, as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0733\/Sections\/0733.212.html\">\u00a7 733.212<\/a> requires the notice of administration to state. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0733\/Sections\/0733.212.html\">\u00a7 733.212<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Trust contests.<\/strong> For a trust that was revocable at the settlor&#8217;s death, the contest is barred if not started within the earlier of the chapter 95 time or six months after the trustee sends a copy of the trust instrument and a notice. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0736\/Sections\/0736.0604.html\">\u00a7 736.0604<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Timing of revocable trust contests.<\/strong> A contest can&#8217;t start until the trust becomes irrevocable by its terms or by the settlor&#8217;s death. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0736\/Sections\/0736.0207.html\">\u00a7 736.0207<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Keep every notice, letter, statement and email, because they may help show key dates. A contest of a revocable trust may not be commenced until the trust becomes irrevocable by its terms or by the settlor&#8217;s death. This does not prohibit such action by the guardian of the property of an incapacitated settlor. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0736\/Sections\/0736.0207.html\">\u00a7 736.0207<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>What the trust and estate litigation service covers<\/h2>\n<p>The service covers the path from document review to court, when an agreement can&#8217;t resolve the dispute. Its scope includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Review of the will, trust, amendments, beneficiary designations and estate or trust records to find the claims and the parties.<\/li>\n<li>Written demands for information, an accounting or a distribution, plus letters asking that records be preserved.<\/li>\n<li>Petitions in the proper Florida court for removal, accounting, and will or trust contests.<\/li>\n<li>Discovery, depositions and motions, followed by mediation, settlement talks or trial.<\/li>\n<li>Representation of beneficiaries, heirs and fiduciaries. Trust Counsel&#8217;s attorneys can serve individually as trustee or personal representative, and the firm advises and represents trustees, personal representatives and beneficiaries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How the process works, step by step<\/h2>\n<p>The process starts with a conversation. It then moves to documents, written demands and, only if needed, court.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Free first consultation.<\/strong> You describe what happened. The first consultation is a free, confidential first consultation with no obligation to continue.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Document and deadline review.<\/strong> The governing documents and the deadlines that may apply are identified.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Demand and preservation letters.<\/strong> Written requests go out for information, an accounting or a distribution, and for records to be kept.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Filing and service.<\/strong> If needed, a petition is filed in the proper Florida court, and interested parties are served.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Discovery, mediation or trial.<\/strong> Each stage follows the court&#8217;s schedule. Timing also varies with the number of parties and whether the dispute settles.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with Trust Counsel, PL &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13057077126\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/contact\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Why Trust Counsel for an inheritance dispute<\/h2>\n<p>Trust Counsel focuses on trust and estate matters for beneficiaries, heirs and fiduciaries. The firm works in probate litigation, trust litigation, trust administration, guardianship, estate planning, estate tax planning, business succession and asset protection.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The firm&#8217;s only office is in Coral Gables.<\/li>\n<li>We serve clients in Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, Doral, Kendall, Pinecrest, Key Biscayne and Aventura.<\/li>\n<li>Leslie V. Marenco is the responsible lawyer for this page. Tanya Vega is also a lawyer at the firm.<\/li>\n<li>Support staff assist the attorneys and help keep documents and deadlines organized.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The firm&#8217;s work centers on the documents, notices and deadlines that shape these disputes.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/waterfront-mansion-with-palm-trees-in-fort-lauderdale-florid-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Waterfront mansion with palm trees in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I sue a sibling who controls the estate?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A sibling who serves as personal representative or trustee can face the claims described above. A sibling outside that role may face an interference claim, which turns on the facts.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I need a lawyer to file?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Florida probate and trust cases involve court rules, short deadlines and proof. A lawyer can review your situation before you file anything.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if the will was never filed with the court?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Track when any notice reached you.<\/p><p>Florida law provides that, in all actions for breach of fiduciary duty or challenging the exercise of or failure to exercise a personal representative\u2019s powers, the court shall award taxable costs as in chancery actions, including attorney\u2019s fees. The court may, in its discretion, direct payment from a party\u2019s interest, if any, in the estate, or enter a judgment that may be satisfied from other property of the party, or both (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0733\/Sections\/0733.609.html\">\u00a7 733.609<\/a>). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0733\/Sections\/0733.609.html\">\u00a7 733.609<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0736\/Sections\/0736.1004.html\">\u00a7 736.1004<\/a><\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Who is this page written for?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s for beneficiaries, heirs and family members dealing with a blocked distribution, a refused accounting or an altered document.<\/p><p>If someone is holding back what you expect to receive, you may have a claim, and you don&#8217;t have to sort out the deadlines alone. Reach out through the <a href=\"https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/contact\/\">contact page<\/a> or call (305) 707-7126.<\/p><\/details><\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>Trust Counsel, PL, 201 Alhambra Circle, Suite 802, Coral Gables, FL 33134. The information provided on this website is for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice for any individual case or situation. 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We serve clients in Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, Doral, Kendall, Pinecrest, Key Biscayne and Aventura.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--users\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Beneficiaries and heirs<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The firm advises and represents trustees, personal representatives and beneficiaries in probate and trust matters.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A focused practice<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The firm focuses on probate litigation, trust litigation, trust administration and related fiduciary matters.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--chat\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Free first consultation<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your first consultation is free, confidential and comes with no obligation to continue.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Do not wait to get advice<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Probate and trust disputes turn on court rules, documents and proof. Bring any will, trust, court papers and written communications to your first consultation so the attorney can review your situation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13057077126\">Call (305) 707-7126<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/contact\/\">Call (305) 707-7126<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Common Claims in Inheritance Disputes<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Breach of fiduciary duty<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When a trustee or personal representative fails to act in the best interest of the beneficiaries, a court may be asked to review that conduct.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Interference with an expected inheritance<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When someone blocks or interferes with an inheritance you were expecting, the facts determine whether a claim is available.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Undue influence<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When a person may have pressured or manipulated a loved one into changing estate or trust documents, the circumstances are reviewed carefully.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow 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