Topic
Will Contest
307 published works
New Jersey Law Blog
Invalidating a Will Due to Lack of Competency of the Decedent
During a Will contest, there are several different ways that a party seeking to challenge the validity of a Will may attack the document. One of the most common ways…
NY Estate Law Blogroll
Who has standing to contest a NY will? Estate of Conrad Prebys
By Jason Stern
As a NY estate lawyer with more than two decades of experience probating and litigating wills on behalf of New Yorkers and their families we know a lot about challenging…
Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
Mom Liked Me Better, and She Will Prove It: Pre-Mortem Validation—Permanent Solution or Fad?
Although much has changed, given the pandemic, recently election, and other things, will and trust contests are still a common occurrence. These contests often are brought by a child who…
O'Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C. Articles
Want to Challenge a Will? Here’s What You Should Know
By Greg Lyons
If you are upset or disagree with the provisions of a will, you may be wondering if you should challenge it. In this article, we discuss a few grounds for…
Iowa Estate Plan
Will Contests in Iowa Before Death? Nope.
Check out my post on the pre-mortem will contest on the Probate-Iowa blog. Too tired to click and just want the short answer? Can't do it in Iowa. Have to…
Probate Iowa
Will Contest Before Death? Not in Iowa.
The Iowa Supreme Court recently dealt with the question of a “pre-mortem” will contest. Will contests are typically filed after the person (testator) has died. For example, typical will challenges…
Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
Larry King’s widow Shawn King files to be TV icon’s estate administrator: report
Shawn King, estranged widow of Larry King, is not only contesting Larry King's will, but has also filed to be the estate administrator. Larry King's will stated that King wished…
Elder Law Issues
King’s Estate: Drama Is Just Beginning
Last week, my partners Robert Fleming and Elizabeth Friman, in their weekly podcast, talked about the late great broadcaster Larry King and his hand-written will. At the time, most people…
NY Estate Law Blogroll
How to object to a NY estate lawyer drafted and supervised will? Estate of Van Horn
By Jason Stern
As a NY estate lawyer with two decades of experience successfully challenging NY wills on behalf of families, undue influence is one of the most common issues I am confronted…
Wisconsin Trial Lawyers Blog
Do I Have Grounds to Contest a Will in Wisconsin?
By GRGB Lawyers
By Attorney Erin Strohbehn Losing a loved one under any circumstances can be incredibly difficult, and your emotional pain may be all-encompassing, making it difficult to focus on the process of…