Simple English definitions for legal terms
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A confidential relation is a special kind of relationship where one person trusts and relies on another person. This can happen between a lawyer and their client, or between a parent and child. Sometimes, when someone makes a will and there are suspicious circumstances, people might accuse someone who had a confidential relation with the person who made the will of using their trust to influence the will. This is called undue influence.
A confidential relation is a relationship of trust and reliance between two parties. It can be an actual fiduciary relationship, such as between a lawyer and client, or an informal relationship, such as between a parent and child. The term is often used in cases of undue influence, particularly in wills where suspicious circumstances exist.
These examples illustrate how a confidential relationship can arise in different contexts and how it can be used to allege undue influence. In each case, one party trusts and relies on the other, creating a relationship of confidence and vulnerability that can be exploited.