Tortius Interference with Inheritances

Interference with an Inheritance

Curtis E. Shirley's Article on Tortius Interference with an Inheritance

Individuals who believe they have a right to inherit property, but have learned that the assets covered by the will are changing or have been interfered with, may be able to file a claim for interference with an inheritance.

A New Area of the Law

Interference with an inheritance is a relatively new area of the law, and could be viewed as a cousin to a will contest. The basic theory of interference is based on business and commercial legal thought. Mr. Shirley has been in the forefront of developing this aspect of estate litigation. He has written articles on the matter and has had cases published in this area. The Indiana Court of Appeals has cited a published article by Mr. Shirley as an expert in this area of the law.

Sometimes a Will Contest is not enough. Claims for tortious interference can involve beneficiary designations on bank accounts, retirement plans, annuities, and life insurance policies.