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When a loved ones will becomes the subject of a lawsuit, it can be emotional and financial chaos. At O’Flaherty Law, our St. Charles will contest lawyers will walk you through the probate process. Whether you’re a beneficiary questioning the will or an executor defending it, we’ll provide the guidance and legal help you need to get a fair outcome.
A will contest is when someone contests the will during the probate process. In Illinois, will contests must be filed within six months of the will being admitted to probate. Common reasons for a will contest are:
If you think a will is invalid, you need to act fast. A St. Charles will contest lawyer can help you assess your claim and build your case.
A will contest involves understanding probate law and presenting your case in court. At O’Flaherty Law, we can help with:
Our St. Charles will contest lawyers offer open communication and personalized attention to your situation. Clients choose us because:
Can I contest a will if I’m not a beneficiary?
Yes, but you must have a direct financial interest in the outcome of the probate process, such as being an heir under Illinois intestacy laws.
What happens if I win a will contest?
If the court invalidates the will, the estate is distributed according to the previous valid will or, if none exists, under Illinois intestacy laws.
A will contest is a time sensitive matter that needs expert legal help. O’Flaherty Law’s St. Charles will contest lawyers will guide you through this process with compassion and care.
Call now to schedule a consultation and we’ll help you get answers and resolution.
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In this article, our St. Charles will litigation lawyers explain Illinois will contests. A will contest is a challenge to the validity of a will or trust. We discuss the statute of limitations to file a will contest, who has standing to file a will contest, and how attorney fees work in will contests. We also explain the most common bases for will contests, including undue influence, fraud, lack of mental capacity, and revocation.
In this article, our St. Charles will litigation attorneys explain lack of testamentary capacity. In order to execute a valid will or trust, the person executing the document must have the requisite mental capacity, known as "testamentary capacity," to understand who his or her family members are, what property he or she owns, and what he or she is doing in disposing of the property. If the testator lacked testamentary capacity, this is a basis for invalidating the will through a will contest.
Another basis for a will contest in Illinois is "undue influence." In this article, our St. Charles will contest lawyers explain what constitutes undue influence. Undue influence occurs when someone takes a wrongful or illegal action that deprives the testator of meaningful choice when executing his or her will.
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