David Horton

“Death brings out strong emotions,”

David Horton · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-25

Horton noted that many of the trust fights in the study appeared to be driven more by emotion than money.

“A petitioner who is hellbent on getting everything they want due to emotional reasons is less likely to compromise or recognize that their case is flawed,”

David Horton · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-25

Horton said via email that when parties refused to settle, people who challenged the trust generally lost.

“It may be a good practice to explain your estate planning choices to your loved ones while you're alive to flush out any conflict.”

David Horton · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-25

Horton suggested that explaining estate planning choices to loved ones while alive may help flush out potential conflict.