One of the most frequent inquiries I get as an attorney involved in the area of contested estates involves issues of alleged undue influence. I say "alleged" because the public perception of  undue influence is often far removed from its true legal definition. Since many savvy trial lawyers often prepare their cases from the start with an eye to the charge which the judge will give a jury, it is useful to look at undue influence from that angle. One of the best ways to do that is by going directly to section 7:55 of the "Pattern Jury Instructions" (from which I am liberally quoting in this article) that courts rely upon to explain legal issues to the juries who must decide them.Continue Reading Undue Influence As Reflected By A Jury Charge