Posted on Mon Nov 16, 2020, on Will Contests and Will Challenges
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 […]
Posted on Fri Oct 25, 2019, on Will Contests and Will Challenges
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 […]
Posted on Wed Sep 25, 2019, on Will Contests and Will Challenges
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 […]
Posted on Mon Mar 4, 2019, on Will Contests and Will Challenges
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 […]
Posted on Sun Feb 24, 2019, on Will Contests and Will Challenges
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 […]
Posted on Tue Jan 8, 2019, on Will Contests and Will Challenges
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 […]
Posted on Sun Jan 6, 2019, on Will Contests and Will Challenges
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 […]
Posted on Mon Oct 8, 2018, on Will Contests and Will Challenges
The Legal Capacity of the Creator or Testator. Will Challenges Law Firm Philadelphia, PA Challenging a will isn’t easy. The only person who knows the truth is dead. A will should reflect the deceased’s wishes. The court has a written document; now your legal team must provide the judge evidence […]
Posted on Sat Apr 14, 2018, on Will Contests and Will Challenges
Bucks County Will Contests have taken place since the first wills were filed and they will be with us as long as there are families that don’t get along. You can’t stop someone from challenging a will, but with the help of an experienced Will Contest Attorney, you can help make sure […]
Posted on Thu Oct 15, 2015, on Will Contests and Will Challenges
From our “Ask a Question” mailbag: My brother used undue influence on my father — who suffered from Alzheimer’s — to change his will. I have filed a will contest in Camden County. My brother’s attorney is not doing any work, as he says the burden is on me. Is he correct?
When you are the challenger in a will contest the initial burden of proof is on you to show that the will was created under undue influence. An experienced will contest lawyer can explain this burden to you, as it is a bit too complex for a blog post.
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