Will Contest Law Firm Philadelphia, PA A Will Contest is sometimes necessary. The contest can be about a will’s validity or, in this case, about how to interpret a will’s terms. Few legal issues are more emotionally charged than contentious estate-related claims. When someone clearly expresses their wishes, the hope […]
Category: Will Contests and Will Challenges
From Our “Ask a Question” Mailbag: “My aunt died last week. At the funeral, my uncle informed my sister and me that just before she died, my aunt signed a new will that gives him everything. My aunt told us that she was leaving us $100,000.00 each in her will. […]
From Our “Ask a Question” Mailbag: “My mother died last year, and my grandmother wanted me to inherit my mother’s share of her estate. My Aunt forced my grandmother to leave me out of her will. My aunt has filed this false will, and I want to challenge the will. […]
From Our “Ask a Question” Mailbag: “My sister has given us a copy of a will she says is from my father. This will gives her everything and excludes my brother and me. I think the Will is a forgery. What are the Steps to Contesting a Will?” Steps to […]
From Our “Ask a Question” Mailbag: “My brother coerced my mother into changing her will giving him the entire estate. Can you explain how to contest a will and win?” How to Contest A Will and Win. Our Will Contest Attorneys regularly represent clients in challenging wills and trusts. Why […]
From Our “Ask a Question” Mailbag: “Please Explain How to Contest a Will in Philadelphia.” What Are the Grounds for a Philadelphia Will Contest: Any interested party can contest a Will. Being a child, spouse, or just upset by the Will isn’t enough. The word “interested” means someone who has […]
From Our “Ask a Question” Mailbag: “What Are the Basis for a Burlington County Will Contest.” What Are the Grounds for a Burling County Will Contest: To contest a will, you must have standing and a case theory. Feeling wronged, or being left out of a Will by itself isn’t […]
What Happens When No Will Exists, or it Cannot Be Found? What are your options if you are an estate’s executor and are unable to locate a will? Similarly, what if you believe the existing will is not valid? In general, the c will get involved and oversee the entire […]
From Our “Ask a Question” Mailbag: “What Are the Grounds for a Will Contest.” What Are the Grounds for a Will Contest: Undue Influence. Mr. Montgomery is elderly and ill. He can no longer care for himself and has become reliant on his son Conshohocken. Conshohocken downloads a power of […]
From Our “Ask a Question” Mailbag: “Please give me Examples of Will Contest Situations.” Examples of Will Contest Situations: Undue Influence. Mr. Philadelphia suffers from cancer and has been through a prolonged, painful medical treatment. He is in pain and takes powerful pain-killing drugs that leave him disoriented. He […]
