Standing

Can I contest a will if I'm not mentioned in it?

You may have standing to contest a will even if you're not mentioned, but only if you're an heir who would inherit under your state's intestacy laws or if you were named in a previous version of the will. Simply being a family member or friend doesn't automatically give you standing. You must prove you have a financial interest in the outcome and would be harmed by the will's terms. Courts require this "interested person" status to prevent frivolous challenges from people with no legitimate claim to the estate.