Apr 29, 2015
Challenging a Will
The most common challenges are based upon allegations of lack of testamentary capacity at the time that the instructions were given for the Will and undue influence.
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The most common challenges are based upon allegations of lack of testamentary capacity at the time that the instructions were given for the Will and undue influence.
A common question asked by clients when we are advising on the administration of a person’s estate is “What is Probate?”
Challenges to a Will often involve issues of testamentary capacity, knowledge and approval and undue influence.
In simple terms challenging the validity of a will or a claim relating to a grant of probate is a ‘probate claim’. Special procedural rules apply.
Cases involve issues such as execution of the will, testamentary capacity and undue influence.
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