Prevent A Will Contest: Seven Steps

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There is a dramatic difference between an uncontested estate settlement and a contested estate settlement.
If you suspect that your Will may be contested (or even if you don't suspect it), there are at least seven things that you can do when putting your estate legal program in order to reduce the likelihood of a contested estate settlement:
(1) Ensure the validity requirements are met;
(2) Make it easy to prove your capacity;
(3) Remove the appearance of undue influence;
(4) Make certain the language in the will is clear;
(5) Insert a No-Contest Clause;
(6) Communicate the "Why" you are doing what you are doing; and
(7) Make certain the right people have access to your original testament.
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Paul Rabalais
Estate Planning Attorney

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One other point. If the person writing the will needs to make changes they should revoke that copy and write a new one. Corrections or strike outs will make your will prone to subject to be contested.

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What if a will is typed and has a handwritten codicil? It was notarized with witnesses.

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Can you get a copy of a person before they die?

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