Do we have any legal right to contesta Will for our part ofan inheritance?
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Do we have any legal right to contesta Will for our part ofan inheritance?
My sister and I were left out of my father’s Will. He left everything to his wife; as far as I know we were never mentioned in the Will.
Asked on February 13, 2012 under Estate Planning, Kentucky
Answers:
Catherine Taylor / Broadbent & Taylor
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Generlly, children of a decedent have standing to contest a will. Most states have omitted heir statutes that govern this issue. If your father simply failed to name you without specific language disinheriting you, you probably have a good chance on a will contest. I would suggest that you speak to an estate planning/administration attorney as soon as possible.
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