Wills - Contested
A Will Contested is a Challenge to that Will
A will is contested when a distributee or heir at law feels slighted by the testator’s choice of property distribution. Such a challenge may have valid grounds such as improper execution (e.g., the testator did not properly sign it), the testator lacked testamentary capacity (e.g., he did not understand what he was doing), the will contains a mistake, or it is the result of fraud, undue influence, duress, or insane delusion. A will contested can be a lengthly and costly affair and create bitterness among family members.
New York law provides procedures for the contest of a will. These proceedings take place in the New York Surrogate's Court.
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