Challenging a Will

MCKINNEY WILL CONTEST LAWYERS

Experienced With Texas Probate Law

Challenging a will in a Texas Probate Court can be exhausting and emotionally difficult. Very few wills are ever challenged in court. When they are, it’s typically by a relative who feels slighted or cheated out of their fair share of the deceased person’s property. To invalidate an entire will, a contestor must go to court and prove that the will suffers from a fatal flaw.

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Due to the complexity and difficulty with challenging a will, it’s crucial to hire a qualified will contest attorney who can provide the guidance and representation you need. At Willingham Law Firm, PC., we have helped hundreds of clients through the probate process, and have successfully challenged wills offered for probate. When you retain our firm, you can expect dedicated, results-oriented counsel designed with your best interests in mind.

How Do You Challenge a Will in Texas?

In order to challenge a will in Texas, a person must have a valid claim. There are a number of claims an interested party can make to challenge the validity of a will, including a lack of testamentary capacity, undue influence, fraud, tortious interference with inheritance rights, a mistake, or if the testator did not know the contents of the will. All six of these claims are a valid grounds to contest a will. However, an interested party must be aware if the will contains a No-Contest clause, as this will terminate any inheritance of the challenger if their claim is not brought in good faith and with probable cause.

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At Willingham Law Firm, PC., our experienced will contest lawyers in McKinney have been successful in challenging wills offered for probate. In many cases, we have been able to settle cases quickly before large fees were incurred by both parties.