Virginia Has a New Standard for Undue Influence in Trust Contest Cases

Beginning July 1, 2026, Virginia has a new standard for undue influence in trust contest cases. For most trust contest cases in Virginia, the standard for undue influence will now involve a presumption that undue influence was exerted over the decedent (the deceased person). This is a profound change from the current (pre-July 2026) state of the law, which merely created a temporary presumption that was very easy to overcome.... By: Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani