Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York

A will may be contested for three reasons: 1. There was a subsequent will, 2. The document does not have the requisite formalities (ex. not witnessed by 2 disinterested people), 3. The testator (person signing the will) did not have the capacity through either mental impairment or fraud.

A will is generally contested when the document is submitted to probate through objections.

Mike.

I agree with Mike and add undue influence by a beneficiary as an additional ground. Objections must be filed with the Surrogate and a Court hearing will ensue to make a determination. I should caution you that Will contests can be and usually are very time consuming and expensive. Perhaps mediation is a viable alternative.