When an estate plan will provide for unequal distributions, the settlor has a blended family, a caregiver will receive a substantial gift, or one or more children are disinherited, or the plan otherwise gives rise to a legitimate fear of future litigation, the estate planner may take measures to deter disgruntled beneficiaries from bringing a contest or to prevent the estate plane from being invalid.
MCLE Credit: 1.5 Hours General
