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Learn about will contests and estate disputes. Discover how proper estate planning with trusts can help protect your family's inheritance from legal challenges.
A will contest is a legal challenge to the validity of a deceased person's will. Common reasons include claims of undue influence, lack of mental capacity, or improper execution. Proper estate planning with tools like revocable living trusts can help minimize the risk of such disputes.