Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Tennessee

My brother passed away leaving all his estate to me...all my brothers, sister, and mother waived all rights to the estate in a signed, notarized affidavit...can the will be contested after this is signed?


Asked on 11/27/11, 7:34 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Ryan Nevin Nevin Law Firm

As potential heirs, they retain the right to contest the will for 2 years from the date of the order to admit the will into probate. The affidavit doesn't relinquish their rights; if any evidence comes up that might invalidate the will, they would be able to use it.

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Answered on 11/28/11, 7:25 pm


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