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Ex-Lawyer Denies Misleading in Confusing Will Signing

4/17/2026

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Ex-lawyer Jinyue (Paul) Young defended himself against accusations that he misled Frank Lane during the signing of Lane's will.
Young claimed he was a retired lawyer and arranged the signing while Lane was in a confused state.
Lane's son, James Lane, testified that Young was paid $800 from Lane's wallet and questioned Young's qualifications.
The judge noted Lane's confusion and the will's inadequacy, and suggested Lily Li exerted undue influence.

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Ex-lawyer Jinyue (Paul) Young defended himself against accusations that he misled Frank Lane during the signing of Lane's will.
Young claimed he was a retired lawyer and arranged the signing while Lane was in a confused state.
Lane's son, James Lane, testified that Young was paid $800 from Lane's wallet and questioned Young's qualifications.
The judge noted Lane's confusion and the will's inadequacy, and suggested Lily Li exerted undue influence.