Will Contests

Estate planning is often a complicated process that requires an individual to review their finances and think deeply about their closest relationships. For many testators, a will is the only document that they create. It is the primary instrument that serves to protect their loved ones and establish their legacy after they die. Many adults ...

A will is a vital part of estate planning. It offers numerous advantages, from naming beneficiaries of an estate to stating medical wishes should one become incapacitated. When the testator dies, the execution of the will should follow. However, it can be contested on several grounds, including mental incapacity, improper execution and undue influence. If ...

One reason that people need to contest a will is fraud. However, there are different types of fraud. Let’s look at three common types. Fraud in the inducement: This is where a testator (the person writing the will) disposes of their property or revokes a will and makes a new one based on a lie ...