What is a will contest?

A will contest is a legal challenge to the validity of a will. Contestants may contest a will if they believe the will was made under duress or if there was fraud or forgery involved in the making of the will. In California, a will contest must be brought within four years after the will is admitted to probate. Contestants must provide sufficient evidence to support their claims in court. When contesting a will, the contestant must provide facts that support their objections to the will. This could include evidence of undue influence or fraud that led to the creation of the will or a lack of mental capacity on the part of the testator when they created the will. The court will then decide if the will is valid according to the law. If the will is found to be invalid, then the property would be distributed according to the rules of intestacy or the last valid will.

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