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From Our “Ask a Question” Mailbag: “How do I contest a Will in Pennsylvania? Are you a Will Contest Lawyer in Pennsylvania?” Will Contest in Pennsylvania; Our Will Contest Lawyer Team Protects Your Rights. You can contest a Will on several grounds. Each ground presents its own set of requirements […]
From Our “Ask a Question” Mailbag: “My mother died recently. Before she died, she was in much pain and on pain medication. My sister forced her to sign a new Will just before she died, leaving me nothing. Can I challenge the Will? I need to talk to a Philadelphia […]
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: “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 […]
Ask a Question” mailbag: Isn’t it true that theft from estate disqualifies beneficiary from inheriting from that estate? “As the executor of my mother’s estate I was able to prove that my brother stole from my mom. The judge ordered him to return the money. My mother’s Willdivides the assets between all the children equally. Is my brother disqualified from inheriting his share?”
From Our “Ask a Question” mailbag: My sister died recently in Montgomery County, PA, and her boyfriend is filing a forged will. Can I bring a will challenge? “My sister died and her boyfriend is filing a forged Will that gives him everything. The Will she wrote several years ago gives her money to her daughter. Her daughter is hesitant bring a Will challenge. Can I file the Will challenge for her?”
How important is it to choose a Philadelphia Will Contest Attorney whose only focus is estate litigation? Naturally; never trust a complex will contest to a part-time practitioner. That is to say, such cases require specific experience in a particular court. In other words, a “Philadelphia Will Contest Attorney” cannot exist without years of experience. Indeed, contesting wills in the Orphans’ Court is learned over time. As an illustration, with over 20 years of experience, even someone like myself learns more each day.
Addressed in today’s “Ask a Question” mailbag, Where is a Chester County Contest held?
“I believe my brother got my father to change his Will using undue influence. If I decide to challenge the Will, where is the trial? Is the process long?”
Peter Klenk is the founding member of Klenk Law, a seven attorney boutique estate planning law firm. We serve clients in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Minnesota and Florida. Peter Klenk received his Masters in Taxation LL.M. from NYU Law School and his J.D. from the University of Minnesota Law School. He served his country in the Navy JAGC during Desert Storm. Easy to talk to, feel free to call Peter for an appointment. We will make the process as easy as possible!
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