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Fraud is the making of false representations or engaging in deceptive behavior in order to unlawfully secure financial or personal gain. 
Winstead PC

Court Holds That Step Children Did Not Owe Informal Fiduciary Duties To Their Step Father And There Was No Formal Fiduciary...

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In In re In the Est. of Booth, Bill and Doris were married in 1991 and had separate and joint accounts, No. 02-24-00056-CV, 2025 Tex. App. LEXIS 2666 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth April 17, 2025, no pet.)....more

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Can I Contest a Will in Pennsylvania? What You Need to Know

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If you believe a loved one’s will does not reflect their true wishes, you might be wondering, “Can I contest a will in Pennsylvania?” Understanding the process and grounds for contesting a will can help you decide your next...more

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Fraud Claims May Reopen Court-Approved Accountings

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Even a court order approving an accounting may not protect a California fiduciary if the accounting is inaccurate. That’s the upshot of Hudson v. Foster (2021) ___ Cal.App.5th ___, a recent California Court of Appeal decision...more

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