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The Lawyers of Leeds Morelli & Brown are experienced in handling contested wills & contested probate matters.

We understand the legal issues and fight for our clients’ inheritance rights.

A will contest is a legal challenge to the validity of a will. In this type of case, an heir claims the will does not reflect the actual intent of the testator (the party who made the will). Will contests generally involve a claim that the testator did not have the mental capacity to understand the will, was delusional or was under undue influence or fraud. A Wills & Probate Lawyer can advise you whether litigation over the will or trust is likely to be successful.

Contesting a Will

An heir may need to file a lawsuit contesting a will for several reasons.

• The will does not conform to New York legal requirements.
• Inheritances are uneven or relatives are excluded.
• Evidence of fraud or undue influence exist.
• The probate process was handled improperly.
• Assets of the trust are not protected by the administrator.
• Assets were accounted improperly.
• A second will was forged.

Wills & Litigation

If a will was never updated and therefore does not include all of the heirs or does not accurately reflect the intent of the testator, litigation may be necessary. A ‘no contest’ clause, which states that a beneficiary who unsuccessfully contests the will is disinherited, may have been included in the will in an attempt to exclude an heir from his or her rightful share of the estate. You need to carefully review your claims with a lawyer to determine whether they are the basis for a successful will contest.

Contested Probate Matters & Litigation

If you feel the executor is managing the probate or trust action improperly, contact a lawyer as soon as possible, before the executor depletes the assets. The Wills & Probate Lawyers at Leeds Morelli & Brown have decades of experience handling contested probate matters for clients in New York. We litigate contested probate matters and defend our clients’ inheritance rights aggressively.

For assistance, contact an experienced Wills & Probate Litigation Lawyer at Leeds Morelli & Brown, representing clients throughout the New York City metropolitan area, including Manhattan, Wall Street and Minneola. Call Us at 1-888-5-JOBLAW or 1-516-873-9550.

The keys to our success are hard work, dedication and outstanding client service. We try to accommodate clients by offering extended office hours, Spanish translation services and flexibility with client payment terms. Leeds Morelli & Brown has offices in Nassau County and represents clients throughout Long Island, including Suffolk County.