Key v. Tyler Litigation Daily Journal Article by Denise E. Chambliss & Ariel G. Siner

In the Los Angeles and San Francisco Daily Journal article, “Third time’s a charm: Continued development of no contest case law from Key v. Tyler II, published on June 19, 2024, Hoge Fenton Attorneys Denise E. Chambliss and Ariel G. Siner discuss the ongoing legal saga of the Key v. Tyler litigation, specifically focusing on the third appellate opinion, Key v. Tyler III.

The article highlights the broader implications of no contest clauses, their enforceability, and the balance between honoring the testator’s intent and allowing access to the courts. The case has been remanded to consider whether Tyler lacked probable cause in contesting the trust, indicating potential future developments in this ongoing litigation.

Read the full article here.