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Tortious Interference with an Expectation of an Inheritance A Survey Since Galbreath

The tort of intentional interference with an expectation of an inheritance (IIEI) is one way of remedying wrongdoing by unscrupulous persons who prey upon vulnerable, sick and weak people with wealth. The tort is recognized to advance a public policy for the protection of the testator’s interest in freely disposing of his or her property. In contrast to a garden-variety will contest based on undue influence, where the contestant must establish that the free will of the testator was overborne, a tortious interference claim does not require such a proof. Rather, the focus is on the defendant’s intention: whether the defendant intended to interfere with an inheritance and acted on that intention.

4 Methods Used to Determine Fault in a Car Accident Case

In order to recover compensation after a St. Louis car accident you must first identify the at-fault party.

Consular Processing for US Immigrant Visas

One of the ways a person may become a permanent resident in the USA, is when he or she entered the USA with an immigrant visa that was issued to him or her at a US consulate overseas. The process of receiving such an immigrant visa is referred to as "consular processing." Consular processing is being supervised by the Department of State, and is subject to rules contained in the Foreign Affairs Manual published by the Department of State of "FAM".

Divorce Rates Increase After Holidays

Why Divorce Rates Increase After The Holidays?

The Disclosure of Insurance at Trial

This article discusses whether a jury hears evidence on the defendant's insurance coverage in a car accident case.

New Hampshire Dog Bite Law

This article highlights important issues pertaining to New Hampshire dog bite law.

Minor Settlements and Guardianship

This article addresses the process to obtain the required court approval of a minor settlement in excess of $10,000 in the State of New Hampshire.

New Hampshire Comparative Fault

Recovery is still possible even if you are partially at fault for causing your injury. New Hampshire's comparative fault law is applied when determining a recovery in every case.

The Difference Between Negligence and Causation

A person may be negligent, but still not legally at fault for causing another person's harm. Both negligence and causation are required to hold a person legally at fault for negligent conduct.

Night Driving Tips to Prevent St. Louis Auto Accidents

Driving at night can be extremely dangerous. The following tips can help make night driving for truckers safer.

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