Recent Posts in Will Contest

• Posted By David Whittaker, Attorney at Law 24-Oct-2019

  Why Probate Litigation?

  When a will is probated, the probate court validates the will and appoints an executor or personal representative to administer the decedent’s estate. From there, the probate court oversees the executor or personal representative as they pay ...

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• Posted By David Whittaker, Attorney at Law 5-Apr-2018

  What is a Deathbed Will?

  When someone is facing imminent death, he or she may decide to draft a will, or tear up their old will and sign a new one – this is often referred to as a “deathbed will.” Unfortunately, when someone is weeks, days, or even hours ...

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• Posted By David Whittaker, Attorney at Law 2-Mar-2016

  I Think I Have a Will Contest

  As an estate planning and probate attorney, I periodically get calls from people who want to contest the validity of a will. In response, I explain under which circumstances a will can be challenged. While most wills are legally valid and not subject ...

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