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Wills, Estates & Trusts,
Judges and Judiciary

Apr. 26, 2024

Will Contests

When and how will contests are initiated; who has standing to contest a will; responses to will contests and grounds to contest wills; the burden of proof; the impact of a no contest clause; and appeals.

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When advising a client who seeks to offer a will for probate, or to contest a will that has been offered, an attorney should know what procedural vehicles and substantive grounds are available for contesting the will. Judicial bench officers handling will contest cases also must be knowledgeable in this area of the law. This article and accompanying self-study quiz will educate readers regarding when and how will contests are initiated; who has standing to contest a ...

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