Can a will be challenged if it was executed under duress?

Yes, a will can be challenged if it was executed under duress in California. Duress is a legal term used to describe when someone is forced to perform an action against their free will due to some form of pressure or threat. When an individual has been forced to sign a will under duress, the document is still legally valid, but it can be challenged in court. In order to prove that the will was created under duress, the challenging party must provide evidence such as testimony or other documents that demonstrate that the signing of the will was done under some form of coercion. Other grounds for contesting a will include fraud, lack of testamentary capacity (not having the mental capacity to sign the will), and undue influence. In order for a will to hold up in court, it must be created legally and voluntarily. If there is evidence to suggest duress or any other form of coercion, the will may be overturned by the court.

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