A will contest means that someone raised a formal objection against the will. Usually, the argument is based on the idea that the person who made the will was not in the right mind, whether incapacitated or being subject to fraud. A will can be contested in whole or just in part. Will Contests: A Formal Objection Against the Will A will can be contested by the beneficiaries and heirs. In some situations, minors are allowed to contest a will as well. But sometimes, a will incl

My grandfather left his house to his grandkids. It said in the will that my mom could live there until she died. Now she’s try to give the house to someone else. What can we do? When most people think of being left something, such as a house, in a will, they think of it as theirs to keep. In the world of wills, what you give or receive in a will is sometimes called a gift. Most people believe that the gift they receive in a will is theirs outright, with no restrictions. Howev

A living will is a document that allows you to state your wishes and directives concerning your medical care in case you are unable to communicate your choices. It is essentially a blueprint for how you wish to be treated when you are close to death. Mainly, it will allow you to refuse treatment that will artificially prolong life and that you would normally receive in the absence of a living will. What is a Living Will and Why Do I Need One? Simply put, it lays out your inst