by Knee Law | May 18, 2024 | Challenging A Will, Will Contests
How to Contest a Will Because of Undue Influence A will is a binding legal document in New Jersey if it complies with the requisite formalities. This being said, there are times when it may be necessary to contest a will because of undue influence or related...
by Knee Law | Feb 25, 2024 | Challenging A Will, Estate Planning
Undue influence is one of the most common reasons that wills are contested. Learning what undue influence is and how it works can help you address this issue. What Is Undue Influence? Undue influence is defined as a situation where one person puts undue pressure on...
by Knee Law | Oct 26, 2021 | Challenging A Will, Will Contests, Wills
Is a Will Contest a Good Idea? According to a 2017 survey, fewer than half of respondents said that they had a written will. If a person dies without a will, state intestacy laws will likely determine how their assets are distributed. The same may be true if a will is...
by Knee Law | Oct 22, 2021 | Challenging A Will, Estate Law, Will Contests
When Should You Contest Your Parent’s Charitable Will Bequest? Each year, people donate roughly $286 billion to charity, but unfortunately, some of these donations might not be as legitimate as they might seem. Every now and then, a child is concerned to find...
by Knee Law | Mar 20, 2021 | Challenging A Will, Will Contests, Wills
Reasons That You May Want to Challenge a Will Nearly 99% of wills that are made in the United States are not contested. Even so, there are many reasons to challenge a will. A will is the last word of the testator, so the courts give it an inordinate amount of weight....
by Knee Law | Sep 26, 2020 | Challenging A Will
Understanding How the Statute of Limitations Applies to Wills Roughly 3% of all wills are contested each year. Part of the reason for this very low will contest rate is the fact that you do not have much time at all to challenge a will. Even during the pandemic, you...
