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Contest a Will?
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Contesting a Will
There are several grounds upon
which to contest or challenge a will:
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The will is a
forgery.
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The person writing the will
was not of sound mind when he wrote
it.
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Someone close to the testator
exercised undue influence over him when he
wrote the will.
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The will offered was revoked
and replaced by another will.
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The will was not signed or
witnessed as required.
If you are planning to contest the validity of
a will, you must do do so during probate and you
must do so promptly, or you will lose your right
to challenge the document. This is true in
nearly all states. Other than that, though,
the procedure for contesting a will varies greatly
from state to state.
One way to prevent beneficiaries from
challenging a will is if the testator inserts a
clause stating that if anyone challenges the will,
that person will forfeit whatever it is he is
inheriting. Sometimes, though, if a
beneficiary challenges the will anyway and is
successful, the clause is then not enforced.
You will want to consult with an attorney to
make sure your rights are protected and that you
follow the necessary guidelines for contesting the
will.
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