Judicial Estoppel

Learn about judicial estoppel and how this legal principle prevents parties from contradicting previous court statements. Understand its role in estate plann...

What is judicial estoppel?

Judicial estoppel is a legal doctrine that prevents a party from taking a position in court that contradicts a position they previously took in the same or related legal proceedings. This principle helps maintain the integrity of the judicial system by preventing parties from manipulating legal outcomes through inconsistent statements.