Will Contests

New York & New Jersey Estate Planning Attorneys - Elder Law & Medicaid

Will contests are court proceedings in which a court is called upon to determine the validity of a last will. Will contests can be avoided by enlisting the services of an experienced probate lawyer.

A will can be contested on multiple grounds, each with its own set of complications. The increase in second families as a result of late in life marriages has created complex issues in the distribution of estates. It is crucial to retain a highly experienced New York and New Jersey will contest lawyer to ensure that the intent of the decedent is defended.