Probate Disputes

Understanding a will that was changed shortly before death

What to know about challenging a late change to a will.

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A will changed shortly before someone's death — particularly where capacity or influence is in question — is one of the more common grounds for a formal challenge.

What this covers

Testamentary capacity at the time a will was made
Undue influence and duress
Requirements for a will to be validly executed
How to formally challenge a will

Medical and witness evidence from around the time of the change is often central to these cases.

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