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Phyllis C. Taite

When I read the title there were three questions that came to mind right away. First, I was curious how to determine the type of abuse that would serve as a presumptive bar.  Next, I was curious how this presumptive bar would apply to wills and/or other forms of inheritance.  Finally, I wondered what mechanism would be in place to prevent this proposal from being […]