Will Contest
Contesting a Will: Why You Need an Attorney for Complex Will Disputes
Introduction A will outlines how a deceased person intends to distribute their assets after they pass away. Will contestations arise when an interested party, such as a beneficiary or family relative, challenges the will’s validity. This occurs for several reasons, including asserting the will was signed under duress, forged or falsified, or not appropriately witnessed. […]
Contesting a Will: Grounds and Procedures
Probate is the legal process of settling a deceased person’s estate by distributing their assets, sometimes according to their will if they left a will. Thus, a “will contest” occurs when an interested party formally objects to the validity of the deceased’s will. This might be done for several reasons, including arguing the will was […]